Red folder icons for Windows
Red pulls the eye before anything else in a window, which is exactly why it works best kept for the few folders that can't wait.
In four folder styles




Good for
- Urgent work and deadlines
- Bills to pay
- Anything blocked or waiting on you
Tip: Use red sparingly. If half your folders are red, none of them stand out.
Shades in the palette
- #F7BFC0
- #F0898B
- #EA5C5F
- #E5383B
- #CF1B1E
- #A21518
- #750F11
How to make a folder red
Right-click the folder in File Explorer, choose Folder color and click red. For a lighter or darker shade, choose More colors and icons… and use Lighter and darker.









