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. It belongs in 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Cuba Libre
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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 Cuba Libre 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 8.90:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.36:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Cuba Libre background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cuba Libre
Cuba Libre with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cuba Libre
Cuba Libre triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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