Bloodthirsty
Also known as: Red Devil , Crimson , Sneaky Devil , Netherworld
As a rich take on red, Bloodthirsty carries passionate and urgent energy that suits 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.
Reference
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)
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 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Bloodthirsty
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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 Bloodthirsty 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 10.22:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.05:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Bloodthirsty background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Bloodthirsty
Bloodthirsty with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bloodthirsty
Bloodthirsty triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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