Carnivore
Also known as: Vampire Fiction , Bleeding Crimson , Noble Cause , Mephiston Red
As a rich take on red, Carnivore carries passionate and urgent energy that suits sportswear and call-to-action buttons. Set it against a cyan accent when you want the combination to pop. On white it reads clearly at 8.60:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Carnivore color codes
- HEX
- #991111
- RGB
- rgb(153, 17, 17)
- RGBA
- rgba(153, 17, 17, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 80%, 33%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 89%, 60%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 89%, 89%, 40%)
- LAB
- lab(33.0 52.9 40.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(43.7% 0.168 27.9)
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: darkred #8B0000 · ΔE 3.7
- RAL 3000: Flame red #AB2524 · ΔE 5.1 · 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 Carnivore 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 Carnivore
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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 Carnivore 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 8.60:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.44:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Carnivore background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Carnivore
Carnivore with its complement
Soft neighbors of Carnivore
Carnivore triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Heavy Red #9E1212 · ΔE 1.0
- Emergency #911911 · ΔE 1.6
- Socialist #921A1C · ΔE 2.9
- Chorizo #AA0011 · ΔE 3.1
- Netherworld #881111 · ΔE 3.4
- Cayenne #941100 · ΔE 3.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Carnivore is closest to Beau Vert .
FAQ
Carnivore FAQs
What color is Carnivore?
Carnivore is a dark red with the hex code #991111. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 80% saturation, and 33% lightness.
What is the hex code for Carnivore?
The hex code for Carnivore is #991111. In RGB it's rgb(153, 17, 17), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 89%, 89%, 40%).
What colors go well with Carnivore?
Carnivore pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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