Barbarossa
Also known as: Chipolata , Rambutan , Toasted Paprika , Chocolate Chilli
Part of the red family, Barbarossa pairs a medium base with a bold and energetic presence. It belongs 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).
Reference
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)
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: 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Barbarossa
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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 Barbarossa 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 5.81:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.62:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Barbarossa background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Barbarossa
Barbarossa with its complement
Soft neighbors of Barbarossa
Barbarossa triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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