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 which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 4.89:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
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)
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: 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: 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 Punch
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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 Punch 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 4.29:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.89:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Punch background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Punch
Punch with its complement
Soft neighbors of Punch
Punch triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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