Chef’s Kiss
Also known as: Madder Lake, Bento Box, Young Mahogany, 100 Mph
Chef’s Kiss is a medium, lively red that reads as bold and energetic. It shines in food branding and sale banners. Set it against a cyan accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 4.93:1.
Chef’s Kiss color codes
- HEX
- #CC3B3B
- RGB
- rgb(204, 59, 59)
- RGBA
- rgba(204, 59, 59, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 59%, 52%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 71%, 80%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 71%, 71%, 20%)
- LAB
- lab(48.1 57.5 35.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(56.8% 0.182 25.1)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: crimson#DC143C · ΔE 4.7
- RAL 2002 — Vermilion#C63927 · ΔE 5.2 · 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 Chef’s Kiss 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: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Chef’s Kiss
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Chef’s Kiss 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 4.93:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.26:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Chef’s Kiss background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Chef’s Kiss
Chef’s Kiss with its complement
Soft neighbors of Chef’s Kiss
Chef’s Kiss triad
Similar colors
- Bento Box#CC363C · ΔE 1.3
- Stop#C33A36 · ΔE 2.1
- Methadone#CC2233 · ΔE 3.4
- Hot Lips#C9312B · ΔE 3.5
- Peri Peri#C62D2C · ΔE 3.5
- Knockout#C42B2D · ΔE 3.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Chef’s Kiss is closest to Cruising.
Chef’s Kiss FAQs
What color is Chef’s Kiss?
Chef’s Kiss is a medium red with the hex code #CC3B3B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 59% saturation, and 52% lightness.
What is the hex code for Chef’s Kiss?
The hex code for Chef’s Kiss is #CC3B3B. In RGB it's rgb(204, 59, 59), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 71%, 71%, 20%).
What colors go well with Chef’s Kiss?
Chef’s Kiss pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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