Chorizo
Also known as: Crisp Christmas Cranberries, Büchel Cherry, Dear Darling, Mechrite Red
Chorizo brings a confident and commanding feel to any palette. This rich red is a natural fit for food branding and sale banners. Match it with cyan accents when the design calls for energy over calm. On white it reads clearly at 7.73:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Chorizo color codes
- HEX
- #AA0011
- RGB
- rgb(170, 0, 17)
- RGBA
- rgba(170, 0, 17, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(354, 100%, 33%)
- HSV
- hsv(354, 100%, 67%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 100%, 90%, 33%)
- LAB
- lab(35.9 59.8 44.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(46.4% 0.189 26.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: firebrick#B22222 · ΔE 3.7
- RAL 3000 — Flame red#AB2524 · ΔE 3.6 · 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 Chorizo 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 Chorizo
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Chorizo 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 7.73:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.72:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Chorizo background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Chorizo
Chorizo with its complement
Soft neighbors of Chorizo
Chorizo triad
Similar colors
- Heavy Red#9E1212 · ΔE 2.2
- Carnivore#991111 · ΔE 3.1
- Blood Rush#AA2222 · ΔE 3.2
- Heartbeat#AA0000 · ΔE 3.2
- Red Baron#BB0011 · ΔE 3.5
- Gory Red#A30800 · ΔE 3.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Chorizo is closest to Pacific.
Chorizo FAQs
What color is Chorizo?
Chorizo is a dark red with the hex code #AA0011. In HSL terms it has a hue of 354°, 100% saturation, and 33% lightness.
What is the hex code for Chorizo?
The hex code for Chorizo is #AA0011. In RGB it's rgb(170, 0, 17), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 100%, 90%, 33%).
What colors go well with Chorizo?
Chorizo pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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