Transfusion
Also known as: Barberry , Brake Light Trails , Bloodthirsty Warlock , Alizarin
Expect bold and energetic associations from Transfusion, a medium red suited to 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.
Reference
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)
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. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print. Request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
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: 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: 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: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Transfusion
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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 Transfusion 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 4.49:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.68:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Transfusion background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Transfusion
Transfusion with its complement
Soft neighbors of Transfusion
Transfusion triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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