Barolo
Also known as: Blood Brother , Cinnabar , Festive Bordeaux , Port Wine
Barolo is what happens when red turns rich and vivid. The effect is confident and commanding, made for 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- 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 Barolo
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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 Barolo 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 12.29:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.71:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Barolo background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Barolo
Barolo with its complement
Soft neighbors of Barolo
Barolo triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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