Sly Fox
Also known as: Deco Red, Think Brick, Sweet Spiceberry, Shakker Red
Sly Fox is a rich, gentle red that reads as passionate and urgent. It shines in sportswear and call-to-action buttons. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Sly Fox maximum contrast. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (7.25:1, passes WCAG AA).
Sly Fox color codes
- HEX
- #804741
- RGB
- rgb(128, 71, 65)
- RGBA
- rgba(128, 71, 65, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(6, 33%, 38%)
- HSV
- hsv(6, 49%, 50%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 45%, 49%, 50%)
- LAB
- lab(37.2 24.4 14.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(46.5% 0.079 26.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: brown#A52A2A · ΔE 10.5
- RAL 3009 — Oxide red#703731 · ΔE 5.3 · 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 Sly Fox 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: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Sly Fox
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Sly Fox 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 7.25:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.90:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Sly Fox background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Sly Fox
Sly Fox with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sly Fox
Sly Fox triad
Similar colors
- Red Robin#7D4138 · ΔE 2.4
- Nutmeg#7E4A3B · ΔE 4.0
- Wild Berry#7E3A3C · ΔE 4.5
- Ebi Brown#773C30 · ΔE 4.6
- Peanut#7A4434 · ΔE 4.6
- Root Beer#81544A · ΔE 4.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sly Fox is closest to Pacific.
Sly Fox FAQs
What color is Sly Fox?
Sly Fox is a dark red with the hex code #804741. In HSL terms it has a hue of 6°, 33% saturation, and 38% lightness.
What is the hex code for Sly Fox?
The hex code for Sly Fox is #804741. In RGB it's rgb(128, 71, 65), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 45%, 49%, 50%).
What colors go well with Sly Fox?
Sly Fox pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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