Red Baron
Also known as: Red Sentinel, Federation of Love, Sinoper Red, Bullseye
With its warm undertone, Red Baron (#BB0011) comes across as confident and commanding. Designers reach for it 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.
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)
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: 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 — 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 Red Baron
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 6.73:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.12:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Red Baron background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Red Baron
Red Baron with its complement
Soft neighbors of Red Baron
Red Baron triad
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.
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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