Barbarossa
Also known as: Chipolata, Rambutan, Toasted Paprika, Chocolate Chilli
Barbarossa is a medium, lively red that reads as bold and energetic. It shines in sale banners and sportswear. Set it against a cyan accent when you want the combination to pop. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (5.81:1, passes WCAG AA).
Barbarossa color codes
- HEX
- #A84734
- RGB
- rgb(168, 71, 52)
- RGBA
- rgba(168, 71, 52, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(10, 53%, 43%)
- HSV
- hsv(10, 69%, 66%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 58%, 69%, 34%)
- LAB
- lab(43.4 39.8 32.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(52.2% 0.132 32.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: firebrick#B22222 · ΔE 6.6
- RAL 3016 — Coral red#AC4034 · ΔE 2.4 · 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 Barbarossa works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent — pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Barbarossa
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Barbarossa 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 5.81:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.62:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Barbarossa background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Barbarossa
Barbarossa with its complement
Soft neighbors of Barbarossa
Barbarossa triad
Similar colors
- Picante#A04933 · ΔE 2.0
- Crimson Boy#B44933 · ΔE 2.7
- Hot Sauce#AB4F41 · ΔE 3.0
- Hot Chilli#B7513A · ΔE 4.3
- Brick#A03623 · ΔE 4.5
- Conker#B94E41 · ΔE 4.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Barbarossa is closest to Bermuda.
Barbarossa FAQs
What color is Barbarossa?
Barbarossa is a medium red with the hex code #A84734. In HSL terms it has a hue of 10°, 53% saturation, and 43% lightness.
What is the hex code for Barbarossa?
The hex code for Barbarossa is #A84734. In RGB it's rgb(168, 71, 52), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 58%, 69%, 34%).
What colors go well with Barbarossa?
Barbarossa pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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