Sangria
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Definition
Sangria (HEX #92000A) has the RGB value rgb(146, 0, 10), the HSL value hsl(356°, 100%, 29%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 100%, 93%, 43%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Sangria is #009288, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #920053 and #923F00 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#00923F, #005392) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Sangria uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Sangria has a contrast ratio of 9.43:1 against white and 2.23:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Sangria has a lightness of 29% and a saturation of 100%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: A Spanish tipsiness.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Sangria tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Sangria is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Sangria Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.