Macabre
Also known as: Madrileño Maroon , Bordeaux , Atlas Red , Refined Chianti
As a rich take on red, Macabre carries passionate and urgent energy that suits sportswear and call-to-action buttons. Match it with cyan accents when the design calls for energy over calm. On white it reads clearly at 10.03:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Macabre color codes
- HEX
- #880033
- RGB
- rgb(136, 0, 51)
- RGBA
- rgba(136, 0, 51, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(338, 100%, 27%)
- HSV
- hsv(338, 100%, 53%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 100%, 63%, 47%)
- LAB
- lab(28.6 51.8 12.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(40.0% 0.160 10.3)
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: brown #A52A2A · ΔE 12.9
- RAL 3003: Ruby red #8D1D2C · ΔE 6.2 · 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 Macabre 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: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Macabre
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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 Macabre 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 10.03:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.09:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Macabre background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Macabre
Macabre with its complement
Soft neighbors of Macabre
Macabre triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Bordeaux #7B002C · ΔE 2.6
- Lifeline #990033 · ΔE 4.1
- Cranberry #9E003A · ΔE 4.4
- Beet Red #7E203F · ΔE 4.5
- Oxblood #800020 · ΔE 5.9
- Berry #990F4B · ΔE 6.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Macabre is closest to Cape Verde .
FAQ
Macabre FAQs
What color is Macabre?
Macabre is a dark red with the hex code #880033. In HSL terms it has a hue of 338°, 100% saturation, and 27% lightness.
What is the hex code for Macabre?
The hex code for Macabre is #880033. In RGB it's rgb(136, 0, 51), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 100%, 63%, 47%).
What colors go well with Macabre?
Macabre 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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