Red Baron
Also known as: Red Sentinel , Federation of Love , Sinoper Red , Bullseye
Quietly confident and commanding, Red Baron is a warm-toned red that earns its keep in food branding and sale banners. Set it against a cyan accent when you want the combination to pop. On white it reads clearly at 6.73:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Red Baron color codes
- HEX
- #BB0011
- RGB
- rgb(187, 0, 17)
- RGBA
- rgba(187, 0, 17, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(355, 100%, 37%)
- HSV
- hsv(355, 100%, 73%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 100%, 91%, 27%)
- LAB
- lab(39.7 64.1 48.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(49.8% 0.203 27.2)
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: firebrick #B22222 · ΔE 3.2
- RAL 3020: Traffic red #C1121C · ΔE 2.2 · 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 Red Baron 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: 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 Red Baron
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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 Red Baron 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 6.73:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.12:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Red Baron background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Red Baron
Red Baron with its complement
Soft neighbors of Red Baron
Red Baron triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Bullseye #B9030A · ΔE 1.3
- Heartwarming #BF1818 · ΔE 1.8
- Bloody Mary #BA0105 · ΔE 2.0
- Blood Kiss #C30B0A · ΔE 2.7
- Bloodshed #BA271A · ΔE 2.8
- Joyous Red #AE2719 · ΔE 3.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Red Baron is closest to Pacific .
FAQ
Red Baron FAQs
What color is Red Baron?
Red Baron is a dark red with the hex code #BB0011. In HSL terms it has a hue of 355°, 100% saturation, and 37% lightness.
What is the hex code for Red Baron?
The hex code for Red Baron is #BB0011. In RGB it's rgb(187, 0, 17), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 100%, 91%, 27%).
What colors go well with Red Baron?
Red Baron pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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