Cosmic Red
Also known as: Red Prickly Pear, Cherry Velvet, Red Herring, Eternal Cherry
Cosmic Red is a medium, lively red that reads as confident and commanding. It shines in call-to-action buttons and food branding. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (4.84:1, passes WCAG AA).
Cosmic Red color codes
- HEX
- #DA244B
- RGB
- rgb(218, 36, 75)
- RGBA
- rgba(218, 36, 75, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(347, 72%, 50%)
- HSV
- hsv(347, 83%, 85%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 83%, 66%, 15%)
- LAB
- lab(48.6 68.5 27.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(57.7% 0.212 16.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print — request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: crimson#DC143C · ΔE 3.5
- RAL 3018 — Strawberry red#D14152 · ΔE 3.3 · 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 Cosmic 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: 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 Cosmic Red
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Cosmic 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 4.84:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.34:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Cosmic Red background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Cosmic Red
Cosmic Red with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cosmic Red
Cosmic Red triad
Similar colors
- Anarchist#DB304A · ΔE 2.0
- Lusty Lips#D5174E · ΔE 2.8
- Lollipop#D91E3F · ΔE 2.9
- Toreador#CD123F · ΔE 3.9
- Enraged#EE0044 · ΔE 4.0
- Flame Lily#CE0644 · ΔE 4.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cosmic Red is closest to Dark Cyan.
Cosmic Red FAQs
What color is Cosmic Red?
Cosmic Red is a medium red with the hex code #DA244B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 347°, 72% saturation, and 50% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cosmic Red?
The hex code for Cosmic Red is #DA244B. In RGB it's rgb(218, 36, 75), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 83%, 66%, 15%).
What colors go well with Cosmic Red?
Cosmic Red pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with green accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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