Barberry
Also known as: Transfusion, Brake Light Trails, Bloodthirsty Warlock, Rouge Sarde
With its warm undertone, Barberry (#EE1133) comes across as confident and commanding. Designers reach for it in sale banners and sportswear. Match it with cyan accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (4.76:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Barberry color codes
- HEX
- #EE1133
- RGB
- rgb(238, 17, 51)
- RGBA
- rgba(238, 17, 51, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(351, 87%, 50%)
- HSV
- hsv(351, 93%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 93%, 79%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(51.4 75.9 45.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(60.3% 0.238 23.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print — request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: crimson#DC143C · ΔE 5.1
- RAL 3028 — Pure red#E72512 · ΔE 7.6 · 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 Barberry 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: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Barberry
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Barberry 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 4.41:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.76:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Barberry background: #000000
Palettes featuring Barberry
Barberry with its complement
Soft neighbors of Barberry
Barberry triad
Similar colors
- Transfusion#EA1833 · ΔE 0.7
- Red-Handed#DD2233 · ΔE 3.0
- Red Ribbon#ED0A3F · ΔE 3.3
- Red Radish#EE3344 · ΔE 3.4
- Neon Red#FF073A · ΔE 3.5
- Rage#FF1133 · ΔE 3.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Barberry is closest to Oasis.
Barberry FAQs
What color is Barberry?
Barberry is a medium red with the hex code #EE1133. In HSL terms it has a hue of 351°, 87% saturation, and 50% lightness.
What is the hex code for Barberry?
The hex code for Barberry is #EE1133. In RGB it's rgb(238, 17, 51), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 93%, 79%, 7%).
What colors go well with Barberry?
Barberry pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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