Infrared
Also known as: Love Red , Laser Trap , Magic Potion , Neon Fuchsia
Part of the pink family, Infrared pairs a soft base with a playful and warm presence. It belongs in beauty and fashion and romantic branding. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a cyan keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 6.36:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Infrared color codes
- HEX
- #FE486C
- RGB
- rgb(254, 72, 108)
- RGBA
- rgba(254, 72, 108, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(348, 99%, 64%)
- HSV
- hsv(348, 72%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 72%, 57%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(59.5 70.3 23.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(67.2% 0.217 14.1)
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: indianred #CD5C5C · ΔE 9.5
- RAL 3017: Rose #D3545F · ΔE 7.6 · 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 Infrared 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: Premium territory: beauty, creative tools, and boutique brands lean on this range.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Infrared
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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 Infrared 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 3.30:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.36:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Infrared background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Infrared
Infrared with its complement
Soft neighbors of Infrared
Infrared triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Laser Trap #FF3F6A · ΔE 1.1
- Brink Pink #FB607F · ΔE 4.3
- Radishical #EC4872 · ΔE 4.5
- Warm Pink #FB5581 · ΔE 4.7
- Watermelon #FD4659 · ΔE 4.8
- Diva Pink #FA427E · ΔE 5.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Infrared is closest to Verdigris .
FAQ
Infrared FAQs
What color is Infrared?
Infrared is a medium pink with the hex code #FE486C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 348°, 99% saturation, and 64% lightness.
What is the hex code for Infrared?
The hex code for Infrared is #FE486C. In RGB it's rgb(254, 72, 108), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 72%, 57%, 0%).
What colors go well with Infrared?
Infrared 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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