Kabuki
Also known as: California Poppy, Scarlet Past, Jules, Red Gumball
As a medium take on red, Kabuki carries confident and commanding energy that suits call-to-action buttons and food branding. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Kabuki maximum contrast. On white it reads clearly at 6.33:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Kabuki color codes
- HEX
- #A73A3E
- RGB
- rgb(167, 58, 62)
- RGBA
- rgba(167, 58, 62, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(358, 48%, 44%)
- HSV
- hsv(358, 65%, 65%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 65%, 63%, 35%)
- LAB
- lab(41.1 45.7 23.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(50.5% 0.143 21.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: brown#A52A2A · ΔE 4.7
- RAL 3031 — Orient red#AC323B · ΔE 1.6 · 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 Kabuki 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: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent — pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Kabuki
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Kabuki by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 6.33:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.32:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Kabuki background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Kabuki
Kabuki with its complement
Soft neighbors of Kabuki
Kabuki triad
Similar colors
- Sappanwood#9E3D3F · ΔE 1.8
- Desirable#A93435 · ΔE 2.3
- Bloodsport#B52F3A · ΔE 2.9
- Lumberjack#9D4542 · ΔE 3.1
- Pomegranate#B53D45 · ΔE 3.1
- Cherry Bomb#B73D3F · ΔE 3.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Kabuki is closest to Prismarine.
Kabuki FAQs
What color is Kabuki?
Kabuki is a medium red with the hex code #A73A3E. In HSL terms it has a hue of 358°, 48% saturation, and 44% lightness.
What is the hex code for Kabuki?
The hex code for Kabuki is #A73A3E. In RGB it's rgb(167, 58, 62), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 65%, 63%, 35%).
What colors go well with Kabuki?
Kabuki pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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