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Bayberry Red
Bayberry Red
#C0392BClick to copy
Bayberry Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(192, 57, 43)Copy
HSLhsl(6, 63%, 46%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(6, 78%, 75%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 70%, 78%, 25%)Copy
Bayberry Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#C0392B
Click to copy#2BB2C0
Click to copyAnalogous
#C02B68
Click to copy#C0842B
Click to copySplit Complementary
#2BC083
Click to copy#2B68C0
Click to copyMonochromatic
#C0392B
Click to copy#D2867F
Click to copy#EDCECA
Click to copy#6D2018
Click to copy#190806
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyBayberry Red WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
5.44 : 1
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Black background #000000
3.86 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.99 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.32 : 1
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Bayberry Red Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Bayberry Red Color Introduction
Definition
Bayberry Red (HEX #C0392B) has the RGB value rgb(192, 57, 43), the HSL value hsl(6°, 63%, 46%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 70%, 78%, 25%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Bayberry Red is #2BB2C0, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #C02B68 and #C0842B that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#2BC084, #2B68C0) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Bayberry Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Bayberry Red has a contrast ratio of 5.44:1 against white and 3.86:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AA, giving body text good readability.
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, Bayberry Red has a lightness of 46% and a saturation of 63%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: The deep red of ripe waxberries, sweet and tart.
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 Bayberry Red 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, Bayberry Red 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.
Bayberry Red 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.
