Cheek Red
Also known as: Tuscan Clay, Escalante, Bretzel Brown, Walleye
Quietly bold and energetic, Cheek Red is a warm-toned red that earns its keep in call-to-action buttons and food branding. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a cyan keeps a palette from feeling one-note. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (5.01:1, passes WCAG AA).
Cheek Red color codes
- HEX
- #A55A55
- RGB
- rgb(165, 90, 85)
- RGBA
- rgba(165, 90, 85, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(4, 32%, 49%)
- HSV
- hsv(4, 48%, 65%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 45%, 48%, 35%)
- LAB
- lab(47.3 31.0 17.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(55.4% 0.099 24.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: indianred#CD5C5C · ΔE 8.5
- RAL 3033 — Pearl pink#B24C43 · ΔE 5.4 · 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 Cheek 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: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Cheek Red
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Cheek 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 5.01:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.19:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Cheek Red background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Cheek Red
Cheek Red with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cheek Red
Cheek Red triad
Similar colors
- Chutney#9F5E4E · ΔE 4.7
- Hot Sauce#AB4F41 · ΔE 5.3
- Her Velour#BB5F62 · ΔE 5.7
- Tandoori#BB5C4D · ΔE 6.1
- Lumberjack#9D4542 · ΔE 6.2
- Pimm’s#C3585C · ΔE 6.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cheek Red is closest to Bermuda.
Cheek Red FAQs
What color is Cheek Red?
Cheek Red is a medium red with the hex code #A55A55. In HSL terms it has a hue of 4°, 32% saturation, and 49% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cheek Red?
The hex code for Cheek Red is #A55A55. In RGB it's rgb(165, 90, 85), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 45%, 48%, 35%).
What colors go well with Cheek Red?
Cheek 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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