Samba
Also known as: Red Square, Upsdell Red, Cross My Heart, Red-Hot Mama
As a medium take on red, Samba carries confident and commanding energy that suits call-to-action buttons and food branding. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 6.95:1.
Samba color codes
- HEX
- #AA262B
- RGB
- rgb(170, 38, 43)
- RGBA
- rgba(170, 38, 43, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(358, 63%, 41%)
- HSV
- hsv(358, 78%, 67%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 78%, 75%, 33%)
- LAB
- lab(38.7 53.3 32.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(48.6% 0.168 24.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: brown#A52A2A · ΔE 1.1
- RAL 3000 — Flame red#AB2524 · ΔE 2.0 · 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 Samba 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: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Samba
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Samba 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 6.95:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.02:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Samba background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Samba
Samba with its complement
Soft neighbors of Samba
Samba triad
Similar colors
- Tartan Red#B1282A · ΔE 1.8
- Blood Rush#AA2222 · ΔE 2.2
- Kirsch#B2132B · ΔE 2.3
- Desirable#A93435 · ΔE 2.4
- Toadstool#B8282F · ΔE 2.9
- Nippon#BC002C · ΔE 3.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Samba is closest to Pacific.
Samba FAQs
What color is Samba?
Samba is a medium red with the hex code #AA262B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 358°, 63% saturation, and 41% lightness.
What is the hex code for Samba?
The hex code for Samba is #AA262B. In RGB it's rgb(170, 38, 43), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 78%, 75%, 33%).
What colors go well with Samba?
Samba pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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