Arcane Red
Also known as: Spring Lobster Brown , Dried Plum , Devil’s Lip , Kenyan Copper
Few reds feel this gentle. Arcane Red leans warm and bold and energetic, which points it toward sale banners and sportswear. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. On white it reads clearly at 10.19:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Arcane Red color codes
- HEX
- #6A2F2F
- RGB
- rgb(106, 47, 47)
- RGBA
- rgba(106, 47, 47, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 39%, 30%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 56%, 42%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 56%, 56%, 58%)
- LAB
- lab(27.9 26.9 13.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(38.6% 0.085 21.8)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: maroon #800000 · ΔE 12.3
- RAL 3009: Oxide red #703731 · ΔE 3.2 · 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 Arcane Red works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Arcane Red
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Arcane Red by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 10.19:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.06:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Arcane Red background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Arcane Red
Arcane Red with its complement
Soft neighbors of Arcane Red
Arcane Red triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Jazz #5F2C2F · ΔE 3.1
- Cuba Libre #73383C · ΔE 3.6
- Paprika #7C2D37 · ΔE 4.8
- Wild Berry #7E3A3C · ΔE 4.9
- Lonestar #522426 · ΔE 5.7
- Bloodlust #6B1C1A · ΔE 6.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Arcane Red is closest to Rich Black .
FAQ
Arcane Red FAQs
What color is Arcane Red?
Arcane Red is a dark red with the hex code #6A2F2F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 39% saturation, and 30% lightness.
What is the hex code for Arcane Red?
The hex code for Arcane Red is #6A2F2F. In RGB it's rgb(106, 47, 47), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 56%, 56%, 58%).
What colors go well with Arcane Red?
Arcane Red pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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