Incision
Also known as: Superman Red , Ruddy , Opera Red , Red Stop
Incision is what happens when red turns medium and vivid. The effect is bold and energetic, made for food branding and sale banners. For contrast, pair it with a cyan from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.28:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Incision color codes
- HEX
- #FF0022
- RGB
- rgb(255, 0, 34)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 0, 34, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(352, 100%, 50%)
- HSV
- hsv(352, 100%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 100%, 87%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(54.4 81.0 58.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(62.9% 0.256 26.4)
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: red #FF0000 · ΔE 4.4
- RAL 3026: Luminous bright red #FF0000 · ΔE 4.4 · 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 Incision works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- 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 Incision
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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 Incision 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 3.98:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.28:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Incision background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Incision
Incision with its complement
Soft neighbors of Incision
Incision triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Red Stop #FF2222 · ΔE 1.8
- Pelati #FF3333 · ΔE 3.1
- Spicy #FF1111 · ΔE 3.1
- Rage #FF1133 · ΔE 3.2
- Flamboyant #F73D37 · ΔE 3.6
- Blood Donor #EA1822 · ΔE 3.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Incision is closest to Oasis .
FAQ
Incision FAQs
What color is Incision?
Incision is a medium red with the hex code #FF0022. In HSL terms it has a hue of 352°, 100% saturation, and 50% lightness.
What is the hex code for Incision?
The hex code for Incision is #FF0022. In RGB it's rgb(255, 0, 34), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 100%, 87%, 0%).
What colors go well with Incision?
Incision pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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