Ferocious
Also known as: Lust, Akira Red, Shōjōhi Red, Devilish
Part of the red family, Ferocious pairs a medium base with a bold and energetic presence — ideal for call-to-action buttons and food branding. Match it with cyan accents when the design calls for energy over calm. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (4.63:1, passes WCAG AA).
Ferocious color codes
- HEX
- #E2261F
- RGB
- rgb(226, 38, 31)
- RGBA
- rgba(226, 38, 31, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(2, 77%, 50%)
- HSV
- hsv(2, 86%, 89%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 83%, 86%, 11%)
- LAB
- lab(50.0 69.2 53.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(58.7% 0.221 28.7)
Color intelligence
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
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: red#FF0000 · ΔE 5.9
- RAL 3028 — Pure red#E72512 · ΔE 2.5 · 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 Ferocious 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 — 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: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Ferocious
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Ferocious 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 4.63:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.53:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Ferocious background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Ferocious
Ferocious with its complement
Soft neighbors of Ferocious
Ferocious triad
Similar colors
- Lust#E62020 · ΔE 0.8
- Devilish#DD3322 · ΔE 1.3
- Blood Donor#EA1822 · ΔE 1.8
- Fatal Fury#DA321C · ΔE 2.1
- Mario#E4000F · ΔE 2.2
- Stoplight#DD1111 · ΔE 2.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Ferocious is closest to Oasis.
Ferocious FAQs
What color is Ferocious?
Ferocious is a medium red with the hex code #E2261F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 2°, 77% saturation, and 50% lightness.
What is the hex code for Ferocious?
The hex code for Ferocious is #E2261F. In RGB it's rgb(226, 38, 31), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 83%, 86%, 11%).
What colors go well with Ferocious?
Ferocious pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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