Punch
Also known as: Vampire Red, Matt Demon, Bacon Strips, CG Red
As a medium take on red, Punch carries passionate and urgent energy that suits sportswear and call-to-action buttons. Punch plays well with cyan tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 4.89:1 on black clears AA.
Punch color codes
- HEX
- #DC4333
- RGB
- rgb(220, 67, 51)
- RGBA
- rgba(220, 67, 51, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(6, 71%, 53%)
- HSV
- hsv(6, 77%, 86%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 70%, 77%, 14%)
- LAB
- lab(52.0 59.6 44.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(60.2% 0.192 29.7)
Color intelligence
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
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: red#FF0000 · ΔE 7.2
- RAL 3028 — Pure red#E72512 · 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 Punch works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- 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 Punch
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Punch 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 4.29:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.89:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Punch background: #000000
Palettes featuring Punch
Punch with its complement
Soft neighbors of Punch
Punch triad
Similar colors
- Carpaccio#E34234 · ΔE 1.3
- Devilish#DD3322 · ΔE 2.9
- Furnace#DD4124 · ΔE 3.2
- Cascara#EE4433 · ΔE 3.7
- Fox#CA4E33 · ΔE 3.9
- Fatal Fury#DA321C · ΔE 4.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Punch is closest to Oasis.
Punch FAQs
What color is Punch?
Punch is a medium red with the hex code #DC4333. In HSL terms it has a hue of 6°, 71% saturation, and 53% lightness.
What is the hex code for Punch?
The hex code for Punch is #DC4333. In RGB it's rgb(220, 67, 51), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 70%, 77%, 14%).
What colors go well with Punch?
Punch pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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