Blood Kiss
Also known as: Threatening Red , Crimson Sunset , Ghost Pepper , Charsiu
With its warm undertone, Blood Kiss (#C30B0A) comes across as bold and energetic. Designers reach for it in food branding and sale banners. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. On white it reads clearly at 6.23:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Blood Kiss color codes
- HEX
- #C30B0A
- RGB
- rgb(195, 11, 10)
- RGBA
- rgba(195, 11, 10, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 90%, 40%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 95%, 76%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 94%, 95%, 24%)
- LAB
- lab(41.8 65.0 53.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(51.6% 0.207 28.8)
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: firebrick #B22222 · ΔE 5.1
- RAL 3020: Traffic red #C1121C · ΔE 3.2 · 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 Kiss 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 Blood Kiss
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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 Kiss 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 6.23:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.37:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Blood Kiss background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Blood Kiss
Blood Kiss with its complement
Soft neighbors of Blood Kiss
Blood Kiss triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Signal #CC0002 · ΔE 1.9
- Bloody Mary #BA0105 · ΔE 2.1
- Heartwarming #BF1818 · ΔE 2.1
- Lobster #BB240C · ΔE 2.2
- Bullseye #B9030A · ΔE 2.3
- Bloodshed #BA271A · ΔE 2.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Blood Kiss is closest to Bermuda .
FAQ
Blood Kiss FAQs
What color is Blood Kiss?
Blood Kiss is a medium red with the hex code #C30B0A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 90% saturation, and 40% lightness.
What is the hex code for Blood Kiss?
The hex code for Blood Kiss is #C30B0A. In RGB it's rgb(195, 11, 10), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 94%, 95%, 24%).
What colors go well with Blood Kiss?
Blood Kiss pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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