Macabre
Also known as: Madrileño Maroon, Bordeaux, Atlas Red, Refined Chianti
Macabre sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a vivid red that feels passionate and urgent. Try it in 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Macabre
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 10.03:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.09:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Macabre background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Macabre
Macabre with its complement
Soft neighbors of Macabre
Macabre triad
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.
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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