Carnivore
Also known as: Vampire Fiction, Bleeding Crimson, Noble Cause, Mephiston Red
A vivid red with a passionate and urgent character, Carnivore works beautifully for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 Carnivore
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 8.60:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.44:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Carnivore background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Carnivore
Carnivore with its complement
Soft neighbors of Carnivore
Carnivore triad
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.
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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