Sriracha
Also known as: Coral Quartz , Pineapple Salmon , Jinzamomi Pink , Pastel Red
Expect playful and warm associations from Sriracha, a soft pink suited to beauty and fashion and romantic branding. Sriracha plays well with cyan tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (7.08:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Sriracha color codes
- HEX
- #F56961
- RGB
- rgb(245, 105, 97)
- RGBA
- rgba(245, 105, 97, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(3, 88%, 67%)
- HSV
- hsv(3, 60%, 96%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 57%, 60%, 4%)
- LAB
- lab(62.6 54.4 32.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(69.3% 0.174 25.9)
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: salmon #FA8072 · ΔE 5.1
- RAL 2012: Salmon orange #DB6A50 · ΔE 6.9 · 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 Sriracha works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- 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: Signals imagination and indulgence. Strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Sriracha
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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 Sriracha 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 2.97:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.08:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Sriracha background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Sriracha
Sriracha with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sriracha
Sriracha triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Pastel Red #FF6961 · ΔE 1.7
- Camellia #F6685A · ΔE 1.8
- Pompelmo #FF6666 · ΔE 2.4
- Fusion Red #FF6163 · ΔE 2.6
- Grapefruit #FD5956 · ΔE 2.8
- Red Mana #F95554 · ΔE 3.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sriracha is closest to Glassmith .
FAQ
Sriracha FAQs
What color is Sriracha?
Sriracha is a medium pink with the hex code #F56961. In HSL terms it has a hue of 3°, 88% saturation, and 67% lightness.
What is the hex code for Sriracha?
The hex code for Sriracha is #F56961. In RGB it's rgb(245, 105, 97), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 57%, 60%, 4%).
What colors go well with Sriracha?
Sriracha pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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