Desire
Also known as: Clown Nose , Tomato Sceptre , Radish Lips , Vineyard Autumn
Desire brings a passionate and urgent feel to a palette. This medium red suits food branding and sale banners. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 5.27:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Desire color codes
- HEX
- #EA3C53
- RGB
- rgb(234, 60, 83)
- RGBA
- rgba(234, 60, 83, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(352, 81%, 58%)
- HSV
- hsv(352, 74%, 92%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 74%, 65%, 8%)
- LAB
- lab(54.1 67.1 29.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(62.4% 0.209 18.8)
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. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print. Request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
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: indianred #CD5C5C · ΔE 6.3
- RAL 3017: Rose #D3545F · ΔE 4.7 · 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 Desire works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Desire
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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 Desire 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 3.99:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.27:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Desire background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Desire
Desire with its complement
Soft neighbors of Desire
Desire triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Watermelonade #EB4652 · ΔE 2.3
- Sanguinary #F01A4D · ΔE 2.8
- Red Radish #EE3344 · ΔE 3.5
- Poppy Red #DD3845 · ΔE 4.0
- Enraged #EE0044 · ΔE 4.1
- Anarchist #DB304A · ΔE 4.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Desire is closest to Baltic .
FAQ
Desire FAQs
What color is Desire?
Desire is a medium red with the hex code #EA3C53. In HSL terms it has a hue of 352°, 81% saturation, and 58% lightness.
What is the hex code for Desire?
The hex code for Desire is #EA3C53. In RGB it's rgb(234, 60, 83), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 74%, 65%, 8%).
What colors go well with Desire?
Desire pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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