Heroic Red
Also known as: Light Shōrei Red , Thunder Mountain Longhorn Pepper , Dragon’s Lair , Lionheart
On screen, Heroic Red registers as confident and commanding: a medium red at home in food branding and sale banners. For contrast, pair it with a cyan from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 5.43:1.
Reference
Heroic Red color codes
- HEX
- #D1191C
- RGB
- rgb(209, 25, 28)
- RGBA
- rgba(209, 25, 28, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(359, 79%, 46%)
- HSV
- hsv(359, 88%, 82%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 88%, 87%, 18%)
- LAB
- lab(45.6 67.1 50.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(54.9% 0.213 27.6)
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. 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: firebrick #B22222 · ΔE 6.2
- RAL 2002: Vermilion #C63927 · ΔE 3.4 · 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 Heroic 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: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Heroic Red
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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 Heroic Red 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 5.43:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.87:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Heroic Red background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Heroic Red
Heroic Red with its complement
Soft neighbors of Heroic Red
Heroic Red triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Lionheart #CC2222 · ΔE 1.2
- Lava #CF1020 · ΔE 1.7
- Red Seal #C92D21 · ΔE 1.9
- Red Mist #C92B1E · ΔE 1.9
- Minestrone #C72616 · ΔE 2.6
- Hot Lips #C9312B · ΔE 2.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Heroic Red is closest to Bermuda .
FAQ
Heroic Red FAQs
What color is Heroic Red?
Heroic Red is a medium red with the hex code #D1191C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 359°, 79% saturation, and 46% lightness.
What is the hex code for Heroic Red?
The hex code for Heroic Red is #D1191C. In RGB it's rgb(209, 25, 28), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 88%, 87%, 18%).
What colors go well with Heroic Red?
Heroic 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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