Fat Smooch
Also known as: Cockscomb Red , Tutti Frutti , Shattan Gold , Middle Safflower
Expect passionate and urgent associations from Fat Smooch, a medium red suited to call-to-action buttons and food branding. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (4.80:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Fat Smooch color codes
- HEX
- #C1537D
- RGB
- rgb(193, 83, 125)
- RGBA
- rgba(193, 83, 125, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(337, 47%, 54%)
- HSV
- hsv(337, 57%, 76%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 57%, 35%, 24%)
- LAB
- lab(51.0 48.0 -0.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(59.4% 0.147 358.6)
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: palevioletred #DB7093 · ΔE 9.4
- RAL 4003: Heather violet #D15B8F · ΔE 4.8 · 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 Fat Smooch 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: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Fat Smooch
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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 Fat Smooch 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 4.37:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.80:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Fat Smooch background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Fat Smooch
Fat Smooch with its complement
Soft neighbors of Fat Smooch
Fat Smooch triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Lipstick #C95B83 · ΔE 2.8
- Magentarama #CF3476 · ΔE 5.1
- Dark Pink #CB416B · ΔE 5.2
- Mauve It #BB4466 · ΔE 5.8
- Kirby #D74894 · ΔE 6.2
- Cabaret #CD526C · ΔE 6.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Fat Smooch is closest to Pool Table .
FAQ
Fat Smooch FAQs
What color is Fat Smooch?
Fat Smooch is a medium red with the hex code #C1537D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 337°, 47% saturation, and 54% lightness.
What is the hex code for Fat Smooch?
The hex code for Fat Smooch is #C1537D. In RGB it's rgb(193, 83, 125), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 57%, 35%, 24%).
What colors go well with Fat Smooch?
Fat Smooch 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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