Lobster
Also known as: Redalicious , Crimson Sunset , Charsiu , Ravishing Rouge
Lobster is what happens when red turns rich and vivid. The effect is passionate and urgent, made for call-to-action buttons and food branding. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (6.23:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Lobster color codes
- HEX
- #BB240C
- RGB
- rgb(187, 36, 12)
- RGBA
- rgba(187, 36, 12, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(8, 88%, 39%)
- HSV
- hsv(8, 94%, 73%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 81%, 94%, 27%)
- LAB
- lab(41.8 58.4 51.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(51.3% 0.189 31.5)
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 5.6
- RAL 3020: Traffic red #C1121C · ΔE 4.7 · 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 Lobster 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: 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 Lobster
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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 Lobster 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 6.23:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.37:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Lobster background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Lobster
Lobster with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lobster
Lobster triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Blood Kiss #C30B0A · ΔE 2.2
- Bloodshed #BA271A · ΔE 2.4
- Smouldering #B6321E · ΔE 2.6
- Rusty Red #AF2F0D · ΔE 2.6
- Bloody Mary #BA0105 · ΔE 2.8
- Minestrone #C72616 · ΔE 2.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lobster is closest to Bermuda .
FAQ
Lobster FAQs
What color is Lobster?
Lobster is a dark red with the hex code #BB240C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 8°, 88% saturation, and 39% lightness.
What is the hex code for Lobster?
The hex code for Lobster is #BB240C. In RGB it's rgb(187, 36, 12), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 81%, 94%, 27%).
What colors go well with Lobster?
Lobster pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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