Hot Jazz
Also known as: Scarlet Beebalm , Pesto Rosso , Stylish Red , Aurora Red
Hot Jazz holds a medium position in the red range and reads as bold and energetic. You'll see it used for sportswear and call-to-action buttons. Hot Jazz plays well with cyan tones. The harmonies below show which ones. On white it reads clearly at 5.82:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Hot Jazz color codes
- HEX
- #BC3033
- RGB
- rgb(188, 48, 51)
- RGBA
- rgba(188, 48, 51, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(359, 59%, 46%)
- HSV
- hsv(359, 74%, 74%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 74%, 73%, 26%)
- LAB
- lab(43.5 55.9 33.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(52.9% 0.177 24.6)
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: firebrick #B22222 · ΔE 4.1
- RAL 3016: Coral red #AC4034 · ΔE 4.1 · 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 Hot Jazz 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: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Hot Jazz
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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 Hot Jazz 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 5.82:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.61:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Hot Jazz background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Hot Jazz
Hot Jazz with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hot Jazz
Hot Jazz triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Toadstool #B8282F · ΔE 1.6
- Knockout #C42B2D · ΔE 2.1
- Red Carpet #BC2026 · ΔE 2.7
- Racing Red #C21727 · ΔE 2.7
- Stop #C33A36 · ΔE 2.8
- Cherry Bomb #B73D3F · ΔE 2.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Hot Jazz is closest to Jade Jewel .
FAQ
Hot Jazz FAQs
What color is Hot Jazz?
Hot Jazz is a medium red with the hex code #BC3033. In HSL terms it has a hue of 359°, 59% saturation, and 46% lightness.
What is the hex code for Hot Jazz?
The hex code for Hot Jazz is #BC3033. In RGB it's rgb(188, 48, 51), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 74%, 73%, 26%).
What colors go well with Hot Jazz?
Hot Jazz pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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