Emergency
Also known as: Jack and Coke , Uluru Red , Carnivore , Noble Cause
On screen, Emergency registers as bold and energetic: a rich red at home in sportswear and call-to-action buttons. Match it with cyan accents when the design calls for energy over calm. On white it reads clearly at 8.93:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Emergency color codes
- HEX
- #911911
- RGB
- rgb(145, 25, 17)
- RGBA
- rgba(145, 25, 17, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(4, 79%, 32%)
- HSV
- hsv(4, 88%, 57%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 83%, 88%, 43%)
- LAB
- lab(31.9 48.7 38.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(42.6% 0.156 29.3)
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: darkred #8B0000 · ΔE 2.9
- RAL 3001: Signal red #A02128 · ΔE 6.0 · 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 Emergency 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: 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 Emergency
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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 Emergency 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 8.93:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.35:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Emergency background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Emergency
Emergency with its complement
Soft neighbors of Emergency
Emergency triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Carnivore #991111 · ΔE 1.6
- Heavy Red #9E1212 · ΔE 2.5
- Netherworld #881111 · ΔE 2.5
- Brick Red #8F1402 · ΔE 2.7
- Socialist #921A1C · ΔE 3.0
- Cayenne #941100 · ΔE 3.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Emergency is closest to Beau Vert .
FAQ
Emergency FAQs
What color is Emergency?
Emergency is a dark red with the hex code #911911. In HSL terms it has a hue of 4°, 79% saturation, and 32% lightness.
What is the hex code for Emergency?
The hex code for Emergency is #911911. In RGB it's rgb(145, 25, 17), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 83%, 88%, 43%).
What colors go well with Emergency?
Emergency pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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