Barbecue
Also known as: Sunglo, Too Hot to Handle, Quite Coral, Dark Salmon
Barbecue is a medium, lively red that reads as passionate and urgent. It shines in sale banners and sportswear. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Barbecue maximum contrast. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.14:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Barbecue color codes
- HEX
- #C26157
- RGB
- rgb(194, 97, 87)
- RGBA
- rgba(194, 97, 87, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(6, 47%, 55%)
- HSV
- hsv(6, 55%, 76%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 50%, 55%, 24%)
- LAB
- lab(53.1 39.0 24.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(60.6% 0.126 27.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: indianred#CD5C5C · ΔE 3.6
- RAL 3022 — Salmon pink#D56D56 · ΔE 6.4 · 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 Barbecue 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: 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 Barbecue
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Barbecue 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 4.08:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.14:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Barbecue background: #000000
Palettes featuring Barbecue
Barbecue with its complement
Soft neighbors of Barbecue
Barbecue triad
Similar colors
- Firebug#CD5C51 · ΔE 2.5
- Tandoori#BB5C4D · ΔE 2.9
- Cedar Chest#C95A49 · ΔE 3.5
- Pimm’s#C3585C · ΔE 4.7
- Her Velour#BB5F62 · ΔE 5.0
- Autumn Fire#C44E4F · ΔE 5.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Barbecue is closest to Oasis.
Barbecue FAQs
What color is Barbecue?
Barbecue is a medium red with the hex code #C26157. In HSL terms it has a hue of 6°, 47% saturation, and 55% lightness.
What is the hex code for Barbecue?
The hex code for Barbecue is #C26157. In RGB it's rgb(194, 97, 87), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 50%, 55%, 24%).
What colors go well with Barbecue?
Barbecue pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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