Color themes
Red widgets for Android
Bold red with black or white for strong contrast. Red widgets are bold and energetic. This recipe sets white text on a deep red with a darker red for tracks; red and black is the classic alternative.
Also known as: red aesthetic widgets, red and black widgets, crimson widgets.
Red widget recipes
Each recipe has a preview, exact colors and layer-by-layer steps.
Red clock widgetFree to build
Red analog clock widgetFree to build
Red calendar widgetData needs Pro
Red battery widgetFree to build
Red countdown widgetFree to build
Red to-do list widgetFree to build
Red photo widgetFree to build
Red quote widgetFree to build
Red music widgetData needs Pro
Red year progress widgetFree to build
Red step counter widgetData needs Pro
Red sticky note widgetFree to build
Red world clock widgetFree to build
Red date widgetFree to buildThe red palette
- Crimson
#C1121FBackground - Oxblood
#9A0E18Surface and tracks - White
#FFFFFFText - Pale rose
#FFC9CDLabels - Amber
#FFD166Accent
Design rules
- Text: Use white capitals; labels in pale rose.
- Numbers: Keep numbers white and bold.
- Bars and rings: Use a white or amber bar on an oxblood track.
- Photos: Black-and-white photos look strong against red.
- Lists: White text with square white checkboxes.
Do
- Use red as the background and white as text.
- Add black as a third color if needed.
Avoid
- Do not use red text on black for small sizes; it is hard to read.
- Do not mix with pink.
Wallpaper and icons
Black, dark red or a red-toned photo.
White or black glyph icons.
Questions
What colors suit red widgets?
Start with Crimson (#C1121F) for the background, White (#FFFFFF) for text and Amber (#FFD166) as the accent.
Which font works for red widgets?
Use built-in Sans, at weight 700 with labels in capitals.
Does WidgetCraft have red widgets ready to use?
There is no ready-made red pack at the moment. Each recipe on this page lists the exact settings to build one in a few minutes, and most use only free features.