Peri Peri
Also known as: Knockout , Akabeni , Hot Lips , Flush Mahogany
Peri Peri is what happens when red turns medium and lively. The effect is passionate and urgent, made for sale banners and sportswear. Set it against a cyan accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 5.51:1.
Reference
Peri Peri color codes
- HEX
- #C62D2C
- RGB
- rgb(198, 45, 44)
- RGBA
- rgba(198, 45, 44, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 64%, 47%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 78%, 78%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 77%, 78%, 22%)
- LAB
- lab(45.1 59.7 40.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(54.3% 0.190 26.6)
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 4.8
- RAL 3020: Traffic red #C1121C · ΔE 3.5 · 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 Peri Peri 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: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- 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 Peri Peri
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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 Peri Peri 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 5.51:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.81:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Peri Peri background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Peri Peri
Peri Peri with its complement
Soft neighbors of Peri Peri
Peri Peri triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Knockout #C42B2D · ΔE 0.8
- Hot Lips #C9312B · ΔE 1.4
- Fireball #CE2029 · ΔE 1.5
- Lionheart #CC2222 · ΔE 2.1
- Stop #C33A36 · ΔE 2.1
- Lava #CF1020 · ΔE 2.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Peri Peri is closest to Bermuda .
FAQ
Peri Peri FAQs
What color is Peri Peri?
Peri Peri is a medium red with the hex code #C62D2C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 64% saturation, and 47% lightness.
What is the hex code for Peri Peri?
The hex code for Peri Peri is #C62D2C. In RGB it's rgb(198, 45, 44), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 77%, 78%, 22%).
What colors go well with Peri Peri?
Peri Peri pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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