Chef’s Kiss
Also known as: Madder Lake , Bento Box , Young Mahogany , 100 Mph
With its warm undertone, Chef’s Kiss (#CC3B3B) comes across as bold and energetic. Designers reach for it 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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: 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: 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Chef’s Kiss
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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 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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 4.93:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.26:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Chef’s Kiss background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Chef’s Kiss
Chef’s Kiss with its complement
Soft neighbors of Chef’s Kiss
Chef’s Kiss triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Bento Box #CC363C · ΔE 1.3
- Stop #C33A36 · ΔE 2.1
- Hot Lips #C9312B · ΔE 3.5
- Peri Peri #C62D2C · ΔE 3.5
- Knockout #C42B2D · ΔE 3.7
- Fireball #CE2029 · ΔE 3.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Chef’s Kiss is closest to Cruising .
FAQ
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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