KFC
A confident KFC Red (#E4002B) leads, shaded by a Dark Red (#DC001B) and set off with White and Black. Bold reds are stimulating and hard to ignore, which serves fast-food signage well.
KFC uses 4 official brand colors.
Brand Color Palette
Brand Keywords & Themes
Associated design themes and color characteristics
Using This Palette
Tips for incorporating KFC's colors into your designs
Design Applications
- Web design and user interfaces
- Marketing materials and presentations
- Brand identity and logo design inspiration
- Social media graphics and content
Note: While these are KFC's brand colors, they are trademarked. Use them for inspiration and learning, but avoid direct copying for commercial purposes that could cause brand confusion.
KFC Colors for Developers
Copy KFC's 4 brand colors straight into your codebase
CSS Variables
:root {
--kfc-red: #E4002B;
--white: #FFFFFF;
--black: #000000;
--dark-red: #DC001B;
}SCSS
$kfc-red: #E4002B;
$white: #FFFFFF;
$black: #000000;
$dark-red: #DC001B;Tailwind v4
@theme {
--color-kfc-red: #E4002B;
--color-white: #FFFFFF;
--color-black: #000000;
--color-dark-red: #DC001B;
}Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about KFC's brand colors
How many official brand colors does KFC use?
The official KFC brand palette uses 4 colors: KFC Red (#E4002B), White (#FFFFFF), Black (#000000), Dark Red (#DC001B).
What is the primary brand color of KFC?
The primary brand color for KFC is KFC Red, hex code #E4002B. RGB and HSL conversions are available on this page.
What are the KFC brand color names?
The 4 brand colors used by KFC are KFC Red (#E4002B), White (#FFFFFF), Black (#000000), Dark Red (#DC001B). These are the official names from the KFC brand guidelines and design materials.
Can I use the KFC brand colors in my own designs?
The KFC colors are trademarked. You can reference the hex codes for inspiration, education, or non-commercial fan projects, but avoid commercial use that implies affiliation or endorsement.
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