Gory Red
Also known as: Stanger Red, Red Pentacle, Megido Red, Cacodemon Red
Gory Red sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a vivid red that feels confident and commanding. Try it in call-to-action buttons and food branding. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. On white it reads clearly at 8.10:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Gory Red color codes
- HEX
- #A30800
- RGB
- rgb(163, 8, 0)
- RGBA
- rgba(163, 8, 0, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(3, 100%, 32%)
- HSV
- hsv(3, 100%, 64%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 95%, 100%, 36%)
- LAB
- lab(34.6 56.8 49.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(45.2% 0.182 29.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkred#8B0000 · ΔE 5.1
- RAL 3000 — Flame red#AB2524 · ΔE 6.4 · 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 Gory Red 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: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Gory Red
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Gory Red 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 8.10:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.59:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Gory Red background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Gory Red
Gory Red with its complement
Soft neighbors of Gory Red
Gory Red triad
Similar colors
- Heartbeat#AA0000 · ΔE 1.3
- Kid Icarus#A81000 · ΔE 1.3
- Burnt Red#9F2305 · ΔE 2.7
- Cayenne#941100 · ΔE 2.8
- Tabasco#A02712 · ΔE 3.0
- Heavy Red#9E1212 · ΔE 3.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Gory Red is closest to Pacific.
Gory Red FAQs
What color is Gory Red?
Gory Red is a dark red with the hex code #A30800. In HSL terms it has a hue of 3°, 100% saturation, and 32% lightness.
What is the hex code for Gory Red?
The hex code for Gory Red is #A30800. In RGB it's rgb(163, 8, 0), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 95%, 100%, 36%).
What colors go well with Gory Red?
Gory Red pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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