Ripasso
Also known as: Redbox, Poisonous Apple, Red Ochre, Guardsman Red
With its warm undertone, Ripasso (#94312F) comes across as passionate and urgent. Designers reach for it in call-to-action buttons and food branding. For contrast, pair it with a cyan from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 7.67:1.
Ripasso color codes
- HEX
- #94312F
- RGB
- rgb(148, 49, 47)
- RGBA
- rgba(148, 49, 47, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(1, 52%, 38%)
- HSV
- hsv(1, 68%, 58%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 67%, 68%, 42%)
- LAB
- lab(35.9 42.1 25.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(45.9% 0.134 25.1)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: brown#A52A2A · ΔE 3.6
- RAL 3013 — Tomato red#9C322E · ΔE 1.9 · 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 Ripasso 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 Ripasso
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Ripasso 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 7.67:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.74:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Ripasso background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Ripasso
Ripasso with its complement
Soft neighbors of Ripasso
Ripasso triad
Similar colors
- Thunderbird#923830 · ΔE 2.0
- Saffronaut#932A25 · ΔE 2.4
- Ketchup#9A382D · ΔE 3.3
- Sappanwood#9E3D3F · ΔE 4.2
- Desirable#A93435 · ΔE 4.3
- Samba#AA262B · ΔE 4.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Ripasso is closest to Pacific.
Ripasso FAQs
What color is Ripasso?
Ripasso is a dark red with the hex code #94312F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 1°, 52% saturation, and 38% lightness.
What is the hex code for Ripasso?
The hex code for Ripasso is #94312F. In RGB it's rgb(148, 49, 47), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 67%, 68%, 42%).
What colors go well with Ripasso?
Ripasso pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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