Barolo
Also known as: Blood Brother, Cinnabar, Festive Bordeaux, Port Wine
Barolo sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a vivid red that feels confident and commanding. Try it in call-to-action buttons and food branding. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 12.29:1.
Barolo color codes
- HEX
- #71000E
- RGB
- rgb(113, 0, 14)
- RGBA
- rgba(113, 0, 14, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(353, 100%, 22%)
- HSV
- hsv(353, 100%, 44%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 100%, 88%, 56%)
- LAB
- lab(22.7 44.5 28.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(34.6% 0.140 24.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: maroon#800000 · ΔE 5.3
- RAL 3032 — Pearl ruby red#711521 · ΔE 5.1 · 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 Barolo 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: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- 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 Barolo
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Barolo 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 12.29:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.71:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Barolo background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Barolo
Barolo with its complement
Soft neighbors of Barolo
Barolo triad
Similar colors
- Sanguine#6C110E · ΔE 2.4
- Rosewood#65000B · ΔE 2.4
- Hellbound#710101 · ΔE 3.1
- Spikey Red#600000 · ΔE 3.7
- Bloodlust#6B1C1A · ΔE 3.8
- Prune#701C11 · ΔE 4.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Barolo is closest to Rich Black.
Barolo FAQs
What color is Barolo?
Barolo is a dark red with the hex code #71000E. In HSL terms it has a hue of 353°, 100% saturation, and 22% lightness.
What is the hex code for Barolo?
The hex code for Barolo is #71000E. In RGB it's rgb(113, 0, 14), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 100%, 88%, 56%).
What colors go well with Barolo?
Barolo pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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