Hibiscus
Also known as: Fiery Fuchsia , Rich Maroon , Spicy Purple , Chaotic Roses
Hibiscus is what happens when red turns medium and lively. The effect is confident and commanding, made 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 (5.76:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Hibiscus color codes
- HEX
- #B6316C
- RGB
- rgb(182, 49, 108)
- RGBA
- rgba(182, 49, 108, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(333, 58%, 45%)
- HSV
- hsv(333, 73%, 71%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 73%, 41%, 29%)
- LAB
- lab(43.5 56.7 -1.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(53.3% 0.176 358.0)
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: mediumvioletred #C71585 · ΔE 6.1
- RAL 4010: Telemagenta #C63678 · ΔE 3.9 · 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 Hibiscus 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 Hibiscus
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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 Hibiscus 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 5.76:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.64:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Hibiscus background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Hibiscus
Hibiscus with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hibiscus
Hibiscus triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Very Berry #BB3381 · ΔE 4.7
- Botticelli #B70272 · ΔE 5.0
- Magentarama #CF3476 · ΔE 5.4
- Mauve It #BB4466 · ΔE 5.8
- Self-Love #D22B6D · ΔE 5.8
- Fandango #B53389 · ΔE 7.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Hibiscus is closest to Ivy .
FAQ
Hibiscus FAQs
What color is Hibiscus?
Hibiscus is a medium red with the hex code #B6316C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 333°, 58% saturation, and 45% lightness.
What is the hex code for Hibiscus?
The hex code for Hibiscus is #B6316C. In RGB it's rgb(182, 49, 108), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 73%, 41%, 29%).
What colors go well with Hibiscus?
Hibiscus 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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