Tabasco
Also known as: Bestial Red , Evil Centipede , Rufous , Burnt Red
Tabasco holds a rich position in the red range and reads as passionate and urgent. You'll see it used for sportswear and call-to-action buttons. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. On white it reads clearly at 7.52:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Tabasco color codes
- HEX
- #A02712
- RGB
- rgb(160, 39, 18)
- RGBA
- rgba(160, 39, 18, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(9, 80%, 35%)
- HSV
- hsv(9, 89%, 63%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 76%, 89%, 37%)
- LAB
- lab(36.6 49.2 43.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(46.6% 0.160 32.2)
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: firebrick #B22222 · ΔE 5.3
- RAL 3000: Flame red #AB2524 · ΔE 5.1 · 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 Tabasco 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: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Tabasco
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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 Tabasco 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 7.52:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.79:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Tabasco background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Tabasco
Tabasco with its complement
Soft neighbors of Tabasco
Tabasco triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Burnt Red #9F2305 · ΔE 2.0
- Kid Icarus #A81000 · ΔE 2.8
- Gory Red #A30800 · ΔE 3.0
- Joyous Red #AE2719 · ΔE 3.1
- Brick #A03623 · ΔE 3.1
- Heartbeat #AA0000 · ΔE 3.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Tabasco is closest to Pacific .
FAQ
Tabasco FAQs
What color is Tabasco?
Tabasco is a dark red with the hex code #A02712. In HSL terms it has a hue of 9°, 80% saturation, and 35% lightness.
What is the hex code for Tabasco?
The hex code for Tabasco is #A02712. In RGB it's rgb(160, 39, 18), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 76%, 89%, 37%).
What colors go well with Tabasco?
Tabasco pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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