Cherry Bomb
Also known as: Scarlet Tanager, Liquorice Stick, Red Team Spirit, Dull Red
As a medium take on red, Cherry Bomb carries bold and energetic energy that suits call-to-action buttons and food branding. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Cherry Bomb maximum contrast. On white it reads clearly at 5.60:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Cherry Bomb color codes
- HEX
- #B73D3F
- RGB
- rgb(183, 61, 63)
- RGBA
- rgba(183, 61, 63, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(359, 50%, 48%)
- HSV
- hsv(359, 67%, 72%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 67%, 66%, 28%)
- LAB
- lab(44.5 50.0 27.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(53.5% 0.158 23.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: brown#A52A2A · ΔE 6.1
- RAL 3031 — Orient red#AC323B · ΔE 3.7 · 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 Cherry Bomb 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: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Cherry Bomb
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Cherry Bomb 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 5.60:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.75:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Cherry Bomb background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Cherry Bomb
Cherry Bomb with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cherry Bomb
Cherry Bomb triad
Similar colors
- Pomegranate#B53D45 · ΔE 2.1
- Bloodsport#B52F3A · ΔE 2.7
- Hot Jazz#BC3033 · ΔE 2.8
- Poppy#C23C47 · ΔE 3.0
- Lolita#BF2735 · ΔE 3.2
- Kabuki#A73A3E · ΔE 3.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cherry Bomb is closest to Jade Jewel.
Cherry Bomb FAQs
What color is Cherry Bomb?
Cherry Bomb is a medium red with the hex code #B73D3F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 359°, 50% saturation, and 48% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cherry Bomb?
The hex code for Cherry Bomb is #B73D3F. In RGB it's rgb(183, 61, 63), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 67%, 66%, 28%).
What colors go well with Cherry Bomb?
Cherry Bomb pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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