Bento Box
Also known as: Bestial Blood , Trinidad Moruga Scorpion , Root Chakra , Chef’s Kiss
A lively red with a bold and energetic character, Bento Box works well for sportswear and call-to-action buttons. For contrast, pair it with a cyan from its complementary palette below. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (5.05:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Bento Box color codes
- HEX
- #CC363C
- RGB
- rgb(204, 54, 60)
- RGBA
- rgba(204, 54, 60, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(358, 60%, 51%)
- HSV
- hsv(358, 74%, 80%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 74%, 71%, 20%)
- LAB
- lab(47.4 59.2 33.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(56.3% 0.186 23.6)
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: crimson #DC143C · ΔE 3.6
- RAL 3018: Strawberry red #D14152 · ΔE 5.3 · 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 Bento Box 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 Bento Box
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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 Bento Box 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 5.05:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.16:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Bento Box background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Bento Box
Bento Box with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bento Box
Bento Box triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Chef’s Kiss #CC3B3B · ΔE 1.3
- Stop #C33A36 · ΔE 2.5
- Lollipop #D91E3F · ΔE 3.5
- Poppy #C23C47 · ΔE 3.6
- Knockout #C42B2D · ΔE 3.6
- Peri Peri #C62D2C · ΔE 3.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bento Box is closest to Jade Jewel .
FAQ
Bento Box FAQs
What color is Bento Box?
Bento Box is a medium red with the hex code #CC363C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 358°, 60% saturation, and 51% lightness.
What is the hex code for Bento Box?
The hex code for Bento Box is #CC363C. In RGB it's rgb(204, 54, 60), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 74%, 71%, 20%).
What colors go well with Bento Box?
Bento Box pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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