Burnt Red
Also known as: Garden Gnome Red, Smoking Red, Tabasco, Rufous
Burnt Red is a rich, vivid brown that reads as earthy and grounded. It shines in rustic interiors and leather goods. For contrast, pair it with a cyan from its complementary palette below. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (7.73:1, passes WCAG AA).
Burnt Red color codes
- HEX
- #9F2305
- RGB
- rgb(159, 35, 5)
- RGBA
- rgba(159, 35, 5, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(12, 94%, 32%)
- HSV
- hsv(12, 97%, 62%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 78%, 97%, 38%)
- LAB
- lab(35.8 50.1 47.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(46.0% 0.164 33.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkred#8B0000 · ΔE 6.3
- RAL 3000 — Flame red#AB2524 · ΔE 7.0 · 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 Burnt Red 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: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Burnt Red
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Burnt Red 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 7.73:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.72:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Burnt Red background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Burnt Red
Burnt Red with its complement
Soft neighbors of Burnt Red
Burnt Red triad
Similar colors
- Tabasco#A02712 · ΔE 2.0
- Kid Icarus#A81000 · ΔE 2.3
- Gory Red#A30800 · ΔE 2.7
- Choco Chic#993311 · ΔE 2.9
- Heartbeat#AA0000 · ΔE 3.3
- Cayenne#941100 · ΔE 3.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Burnt Red is closest to Pacific.
Burnt Red FAQs
What color is Burnt Red?
Burnt Red is a dark brown with the hex code #9F2305. In HSL terms it has a hue of 12°, 94% saturation, and 32% lightness.
What is the hex code for Burnt Red?
The hex code for Burnt Red is #9F2305. In RGB it's rgb(159, 35, 5), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 78%, 97%, 38%).
What colors go well with Burnt Red?
Burnt Red pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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