Aphrodisiac
Also known as: Briquette, Lovely Little Rosy, Highlighter Red, Nectarous Nectarine
Quietly bold and energetic, Aphrodisiac is a warm-toned red that earns its keep in call-to-action buttons and food branding. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 5.91:1 on black clears AA.
Aphrodisiac color codes
- HEX
- #E35A63
- RGB
- rgb(227, 90, 99)
- RGBA
- rgba(227, 90, 99, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(356, 71%, 62%)
- HSV
- hsv(356, 60%, 89%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 60%, 56%, 11%)
- LAB
- lab(57.2 54.7 24.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(64.7% 0.171 19.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: indianred#CD5C5C · ΔE 4.3
- RAL 3017 — Rose#D3545F · ΔE 3.8 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Aphrodisiac works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Aphrodisiac
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Aphrodisiac by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.55:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.91:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Aphrodisiac background: #000000
Palettes featuring Aphrodisiac
Aphrodisiac with its complement
Soft neighbors of Aphrodisiac
Aphrodisiac triad
Similar colors
- Berrylicious#D75E6C · ΔE 3.5
- Redstone#E46B71 · ΔE 3.8
- Watermelonade#EB4652 · ΔE 3.9
- Old Heart#E66A77 · ΔE 4.6
- Desire#EA3C53 · ΔE 4.7
- Feverish#DD6677 · ΔE 4.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Aphrodisiac is closest to Baltic.
Aphrodisiac FAQs
What color is Aphrodisiac?
Aphrodisiac is a medium red with the hex code #E35A63. In HSL terms it has a hue of 356°, 71% saturation, and 62% lightness.
What is the hex code for Aphrodisiac?
The hex code for Aphrodisiac is #E35A63. In RGB it's rgb(227, 90, 99), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 60%, 56%, 11%).
What colors go well with Aphrodisiac?
Aphrodisiac pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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