Radish
Also known as: Bright Lady , Romeo O Romeo , Toasted Truffle , American Beauty
With its warm undertone, Radish (#A42E41) comes across as bold and energetic. Designers reach for it in sale banners and sportswear. For contrast, pair it with a cyan from its complementary palette below. On white it reads clearly at 6.90:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Radish color codes
- HEX
- #A42E41
- RGB
- rgb(164, 46, 65)
- RGBA
- rgba(164, 46, 65, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(350, 56%, 41%)
- HSV
- hsv(350, 72%, 64%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 72%, 60%, 36%)
- LAB
- lab(38.8 49.6 18.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(48.7% 0.153 15.9)
Analysis
Color intelligence
?
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
?
warm
Nearest standard colors
?
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 →
?
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 7.2
- RAL 3027: Raspberry red #B42041 · ΔE 3.0 · 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 Radish 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: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Radish
?
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 →
?
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
?
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 →
?
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 Radish 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 6.90:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.05:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Radish background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Radish
Radish with its complement
Soft neighbors of Radish
Radish triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Amore #AE2F48 · ΔE 2.4
- Cherryade #B22743 · ΔE 2.6
- Rouge #AB1239 · ΔE 3.1
- Chubby Kiss #B43548 · ΔE 3.7
- Bindi Red #B0003C · ΔE 3.9
- Hot Lava #AA0033 · ΔE 4.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Radish is closest to Prismarine .
FAQ
Radish FAQs
What color is Radish?
Radish is a medium red with the hex code #A42E41. In HSL terms it has a hue of 350°, 56% saturation, and 41% lightness.
What is the hex code for Radish?
The hex code for Radish is #A42E41. In RGB it's rgb(164, 46, 65), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 72%, 60%, 36%).
What colors go well with Radish?
Radish 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.
Got a photo with a color like this? Identify it with the analyzer . Free, private, on your device.