Rouge
Also known as: Chilli Pepper , Bresaola , Hot Lava , Bindi Red
Rouge is what happens when red turns rich and vivid. The effect is confident and commanding, made for sale banners and sportswear. Rouge plays well with cyan tones. The harmonies below show which ones. On white it reads clearly at 7.30:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Rouge color codes
- HEX
- #AB1239
- RGB
- rgb(171, 18, 57)
- RGBA
- rgba(171, 18, 57, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(345, 81%, 37%)
- HSV
- hsv(345, 89%, 67%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 89%, 67%, 33%)
- LAB
- lab(37.4 58.7 22.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(47.8% 0.182 15.6)
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: brown #A52A2A · ΔE 7.3
- RAL 3027: Raspberry red #B42041 · ΔE 2.7 · 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 Rouge 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 Rouge
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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 Rouge 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 7.30:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.88:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Rouge background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Rouge
Rouge with its complement
Soft neighbors of Rouge
Rouge triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Hot Lava #AA0033 · ΔE 1.4
- Bindi Red #B0003C · ΔE 1.5
- Cherryade #B22743 · ΔE 3.1
- Radish #A42E41 · ΔE 3.1
- Rural Red #BB1144 · ΔE 3.6
- Warlord #BA0033 · ΔE 3.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Rouge is closest to Beau Vert .
FAQ
Rouge FAQs
What color is Rouge?
Rouge is a dark red with the hex code #AB1239. In HSL terms it has a hue of 345°, 81% saturation, and 37% lightness.
What is the hex code for Rouge?
The hex code for Rouge is #AB1239. In RGB it's rgb(171, 18, 57), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 89%, 67%, 33%).
What colors go well with Rouge?
Rouge 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.
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