Stop
Also known as: Flirt Alert, Chuckles, Crimson Glow, Smouldering Red
Quietly passionate and urgent, Stop is a warm-toned red that earns its keep in food branding and sale banners. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (5.28:1, passes WCAG AA).
Stop color codes
- HEX
- #C33A36
- RGB
- rgb(195, 58, 54)
- RGBA
- rgba(195, 58, 54, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(2, 57%, 49%)
- HSV
- hsv(2, 72%, 76%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 70%, 72%, 24%)
- LAB
- lab(46.2 54.8 35.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(55.1% 0.175 26.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: crimson#DC143C · ΔE 5.9
- RAL 2002 — Vermilion#C63927 · ΔE 4.1 · 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 Stop 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 Stop
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Stop 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 5.28:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.98:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Stop background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Stop
Stop with its complement
Soft neighbors of Stop
Stop triad
Similar colors
- Peri Peri#C62D2C · ΔE 2.1
- Chef’s Kiss#CC3B3B · ΔE 2.1
- Knockout#C42B2D · ΔE 2.2
- Hot Lips#C9312B · ΔE 2.4
- Bento Box#CC363C · ΔE 2.5
- Hot Jazz#BC3033 · ΔE 2.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Stop is closest to Bermuda.
Stop FAQs
What color is Stop?
Stop is a medium red with the hex code #C33A36. In HSL terms it has a hue of 2°, 57% saturation, and 49% lightness.
What is the hex code for Stop?
The hex code for Stop is #C33A36. In RGB it's rgb(195, 58, 54), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 70%, 72%, 24%).
What colors go well with Stop?
Stop pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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