Arcane Red

Also known as: Spring Lobster Brown, Dried Plum, Devil’s Lip, Kenyan Copper

Arcane Red sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a gentle red that feels bold and energetic. Try it in 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.

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)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

warm

Nearest standard colors

  • 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Arcane Red

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

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

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 10.19:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 2.06:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Best text color on a Arcane Red background: #ffffff

Palettes featuring Arcane Red

Arcane Red with its complement

Soft neighbors of Arcane Red

Arcane Red triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Arcane Red is closest to Rich Black.

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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