Samba

#AA262B

Also known as: Red Square , Upsdell Red , Cross My Heart , Red-Hot Mama

There is a confident and commanding quality to Samba. The lively, warm red at #AA262B rewards 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.

Reference

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)

Analysis

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

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

The subtle secondary bias in a color that seems neutral. A gray can have a blue or green undertone; a white can lean warm or cool. Undertones decide whether two near-neutrals clash or agree.Full glossary entry →

CoolWarm

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 →

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: 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: 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

Variations

Tints, shades, and tones of Samba

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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)

Tones (muted)

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 →

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

Accessibility

Contrast & accessibility

Aa on white

contrast 6.95:1

AA pass AAA fail AA large pass

Aa on black

contrast 3.02:1

AA fail AAA fail AA large pass

Best text color on a Samba background: #ffffff

Palettes

Palettes featuring Samba

Samba with its complement

Soft neighbors of Samba

Samba triad

Explore

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Samba is closest to Pacific .

FAQ

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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