Love Surge
Also known as: Rose Red , Vampire Fangs , California Sunset , Debian Red
Love Surge is a medium, vivid red that reads as bold and energetic. It earns its place in food branding and sale banners. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Love Surge maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 5.36:1.
Reference
Love Surge color codes
- HEX
- #CE1D51
- RGB
- rgb(206, 29, 81)
- RGBA
- rgba(206, 29, 81, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(342, 75%, 46%)
- HSV
- hsv(342, 86%, 81%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 86%, 61%, 19%)
- LAB
- lab(45.8 67.0 19.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(55.3% 0.207 12.1)
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: crimson #DC143C · ΔE 7.2
- RAL 3027: Raspberry red #B42041 · ΔE 5.6 · 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 Love Surge 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 Love Surge
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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 Love Surge 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 5.36:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.92:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Love Surge background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Love Surge
Love Surge with its complement
Soft neighbors of Love Surge
Love Surge triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Debian Red #D70A53 · ΔE 1.5
- Ruby #CA0147 · ΔE 2.5
- Anger #DD0055 · ΔE 2.6
- Dry Rose #C22F4D · ΔE 2.6
- Rubylicious #DB1459 · ΔE 2.7
- Beet Wave #D4265D · ΔE 2.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Love Surge is closest to Teal .
FAQ
Love Surge FAQs
What color is Love Surge?
Love Surge is a medium red with the hex code #CE1D51. In HSL terms it has a hue of 342°, 75% saturation, and 46% lightness.
What is the hex code for Love Surge?
The hex code for Love Surge is #CE1D51. In RGB it's rgb(206, 29, 81), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 86%, 61%, 19%).
What colors go well with Love Surge?
Love Surge 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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