Smouldering
Also known as: Red Death, Bricky Brick, Bloodshed, Red Rider
Part of the red family, Smouldering pairs a medium base with a bold and energetic presence — ideal for food branding and sale banners. Match it with cyan accents when the design calls for energy over calm. On white it reads clearly at 6.06:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Smouldering color codes
- HEX
- #B6321E
- RGB
- rgb(182, 50, 30)
- RGBA
- rgba(182, 50, 30, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(8, 72%, 42%)
- HSV
- hsv(8, 84%, 71%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 73%, 84%, 29%)
- LAB
- lab(42.4 52.8 43.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(51.7% 0.172 31.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: firebrick#B22222 · ΔE 4.3
- RAL 2002 — Vermilion#C63927 · ΔE 3.9 · 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 Smouldering works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent — pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Smouldering
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Smouldering 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 6.06:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.46:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Smouldering background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Smouldering
Smouldering with its complement
Soft neighbors of Smouldering
Smouldering triad
Similar colors
- Bloodshed#BA271A · ΔE 1.6
- Lobster#BB240C · ΔE 2.6
- Joyous Red#AE2719 · ΔE 2.7
- Minestrone#C72616 · ΔE 3.1
- Heartwarming#BF1818 · ΔE 3.2
- Rusty Red#AF2F0D · ΔE 3.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Smouldering is closest to Bermuda.
Smouldering FAQs
What color is Smouldering?
Smouldering is a medium red with the hex code #B6321E. In HSL terms it has a hue of 8°, 72% saturation, and 42% lightness.
What is the hex code for Smouldering?
The hex code for Smouldering is #B6321E. In RGB it's rgb(182, 50, 30), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 73%, 84%, 29%).
What colors go well with Smouldering?
Smouldering pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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