Transfusion
Also known as: Barberry, Brake Light Trails, Bloodthirsty Warlock, Alizarin
Transfusion is what happens when red turns medium and vivid. The effect is bold and energetic, made for call-to-action buttons and food branding. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a cyan keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (4.68:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Transfusion color codes
- HEX
- #EA1833
- RGB
- rgb(234, 24, 51)
- RGBA
- rgba(234, 24, 51, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(352, 83%, 51%)
- HSV
- hsv(352, 90%, 92%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 90%, 78%, 8%)
- LAB
- lab(50.9 74.1 44.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(59.7% 0.233 23.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print — request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: crimson#DC143C · ΔE 4.7
- RAL 3028 — Pure red#E72512 · ΔE 7.4 · 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 Transfusion 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Transfusion
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Transfusion 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 4.49:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.68:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Transfusion background: #000000
Palettes featuring Transfusion
Transfusion with its complement
Soft neighbors of Transfusion
Transfusion triad
Similar colors
- Barberry#EE1133 · ΔE 0.7
- Red-Handed#DD2233 · ΔE 2.4
- Rare Red#DD1133 · ΔE 3.3
- Red Ribbon#ED0A3F · ΔE 3.4
- Red Radish#EE3344 · ΔE 3.7
- Blood Donor#EA1822 · ΔE 3.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Transfusion is closest to Oasis.
Transfusion FAQs
What color is Transfusion?
Transfusion is a medium red with the hex code #EA1833. In HSL terms it has a hue of 352°, 83% saturation, and 51% lightness.
What is the hex code for Transfusion?
The hex code for Transfusion is #EA1833. In RGB it's rgb(234, 24, 51), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 90%, 78%, 8%).
What colors go well with Transfusion?
Transfusion pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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