Cuba Libre
Also known as: Queen’s Rose, Antique Rosewood, Fruitful Orchard, Aged Merlot
Part of the red family, Cuba Libre pairs a rich base with a confident and commanding presence — ideal for call-to-action buttons and food branding. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Cuba Libre maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 8.90:1.
Cuba Libre color codes
- HEX
- #73383C
- RGB
- rgb(115, 56, 60)
- RGBA
- rgba(115, 56, 60, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(356, 35%, 34%)
- HSV
- hsv(356, 51%, 45%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 51%, 48%, 55%)
- LAB
- lab(31.6 26.8 10.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(41.8% 0.083 17.1)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: brown#A52A2A · ΔE 12.6
- RAL 3009 — Oxide red#703731 · ΔE 4.4 · 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 Cuba Libre works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Cuba Libre
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Cuba Libre 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 8.90:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.36:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Cuba Libre background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Cuba Libre
Cuba Libre with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cuba Libre
Cuba Libre triad
Similar colors
- Wild Berry#7E3A3C · ΔE 2.8
- Arcane Red#6A2F2F · ΔE 3.6
- Paprika#7C2D37 · ΔE 3.8
- Red Rumour#693F43 · ΔE 4.4
- Blood Oath#85323C · ΔE 4.5
- Jazz#5F2C2F · ΔE 5.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cuba Libre is closest to Beau Vert.
Cuba Libre FAQs
What color is Cuba Libre?
Cuba Libre is a dark red with the hex code #73383C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 356°, 35% saturation, and 34% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cuba Libre?
The hex code for Cuba Libre is #73383C. In RGB it's rgb(115, 56, 60), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 51%, 48%, 55%).
What colors go well with Cuba Libre?
Cuba Libre 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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