Bloodthirsty
Also known as: Red Devil, Crimson, Sneaky Devil, Netherworld
Expect passionate and urgent associations from Bloodthirsty — a rich red well suited to food branding and sale banners. For contrast, pair it with a cyan from its complementary palette below. On white it reads clearly at 10.22:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Bloodthirsty color codes
- HEX
- #880011
- RGB
- rgb(136, 0, 17)
- RGBA
- rgba(136, 0, 17, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(353, 100%, 27%)
- HSV
- hsv(353, 100%, 53%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 100%, 88%, 47%)
- LAB
- lab(28.1 50.9 34.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(39.5% 0.160 25.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: maroon#800000 · ΔE 3.6
- RAL 3001 — Signal red#A02128 · ΔE 6.6 · 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 Bloodthirsty works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Bloodthirsty
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Bloodthirsty 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 10.22:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.05:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Bloodthirsty background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Bloodthirsty
Bloodthirsty with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bloodthirsty
Bloodthirsty triad
Similar colors
- Netherworld#881111 · ΔE 1.8
- Red Reign#800707 · ΔE 2.8
- Barbera#8B031C · ΔE 3.1
- Socialist#921A1C · ΔE 3.3
- Maroon#800000 · ΔE 3.6
- Dark Red#840000 · ΔE 3.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bloodthirsty is closest to Plunge.
Bloodthirsty FAQs
What color is Bloodthirsty?
Bloodthirsty is a dark red with the hex code #880011. In HSL terms it has a hue of 353°, 100% saturation, and 27% lightness.
What is the hex code for Bloodthirsty?
The hex code for Bloodthirsty is #880011. In RGB it's rgb(136, 0, 17), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 100%, 88%, 47%).
What colors go well with Bloodthirsty?
Bloodthirsty pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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