Blood Burst
Also known as: Sunburnt Cyclops , Tomato Frog , Red Mana , Pumping Spice
With its warm undertone, Blood Burst (#FF474C) comes across as gentle and approachable. Designers reach for it in children's products and soft backgrounds. Set it against a cyan accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (6.26:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Blood Burst color codes
- HEX
- #FF474C
- RGB
- rgb(255, 71, 76)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 71, 76, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(358, 100%, 64%)
- HSV
- hsv(358, 72%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 72%, 70%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(59.2 69.7 41.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(66.7% 0.220 24.1)
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. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print. Request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
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: tomato #FF6347 · ΔE 7.4
- RAL 2012: Salmon orange #DB6A50 · ΔE 9.0 · 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 Blood Burst works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- 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: Premium territory: beauty, creative tools, and boutique brands lean on this range.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Blood Burst
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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 Blood Burst 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 3.36:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.26:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Blood Burst background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Blood Burst
Blood Burst with its complement
Soft neighbors of Blood Burst
Blood Burst triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Red Mana #F95554 · ΔE 1.9
- Red Coral #FF4040 · ΔE 2.3
- Grapefruit #FD5956 · ΔE 2.6
- Amour #EE5851 · ΔE 3.1
- Watermelon #FD4659 · ΔE 3.7
- Strawberry #FB2943 · ΔE 4.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Blood Burst is closest to Glassmith .
FAQ
Blood Burst FAQs
What color is Blood Burst?
Blood Burst is a medium pink with the hex code #FF474C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 358°, 100% saturation, and 64% lightness.
What is the hex code for Blood Burst?
The hex code for Blood Burst is #FF474C. In RGB it's rgb(255, 71, 76), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 72%, 70%, 0%).
What colors go well with Blood Burst?
Blood Burst pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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