Red Reign
Also known as: Laura Potato , Maroon , Salami , Proton Red
With its warm undertone, Red Reign (#800707) comes across as bold and energetic. Designers reach for it in call-to-action buttons and food branding. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a cyan keeps a palette from feeling one-note. On white it reads clearly at 10.76:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Red Reign color codes
- HEX
- #800707
- RGB
- rgb(128, 7, 7)
- RGBA
- rgba(128, 7, 7, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 90%, 26%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 95%, 50%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 95%, 95%, 50%)
- LAB
- lab(26.6 47.3 37.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(38.1% 0.151 28.5)
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 and translates well to print.
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: maroon #800000 · ΔE 1.0
- RAL 3011: Brown red #7E292C · ΔE 8.5 · 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 Reign 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 Reign
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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 Reign 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 10.76:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.95:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Red Reign background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Red Reign
Red Reign with its complement
Soft neighbors of Red Reign
Red Reign triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Maroon #800000 · ΔE 1.0
- Dark Red #840000 · ΔE 1.4
- Indian Red #850E04 · ΔE 1.9
- Netherworld #881111 · ΔE 2.2
- Bloodthirsty #880011 · ΔE 2.8
- Hellbound #710101 · ΔE 3.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Red Reign is closest to Plunge .
FAQ
Red Reign FAQs
What color is Red Reign?
Red Reign is a dark red with the hex code #800707. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 90% saturation, and 26% lightness.
What is the hex code for Red Reign?
The hex code for Red Reign is #800707. In RGB it's rgb(128, 7, 7), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 95%, 95%, 50%).
What colors go well with Red Reign?
Red Reign pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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