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Rouge Red
Rouge Red
#D94166Click to copy
Rouge Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(217, 65, 102)Copy
HSLhsl(345, 67%, 55%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(345, 70%, 85%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 70%, 53%, 15%)Copy
Rouge Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#D94166
Click to copy#41D9B4
Click to copyAnalogous
#D941B2
Click to copy#D96841
Click to copySplit Complementary
#41D968
Click to copy#41B2D9
Click to copyMonochromatic
#D94166
Click to copy#E19FAF
Click to copy#F9EDF0
Click to copy#961E3B
Click to copy#410D1A
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyRouge Red WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
4.29 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.90 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.93 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.95 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Rouge Red Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Rouge Red Color Introduction
Definition
Rouge Red (HEX #D94166) has the RGB value rgb(217, 65, 102), the HSL value hsl(345°, 67%, 55%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 70%, 53%, 15%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Rouge Red is #41D9B4, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #D941B2 and #D96841 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#41D968, #41B2D9) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Rouge Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Rouge Red has a contrast ratio of 4.29:1 against white and 4.90:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
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, Rouge Red has a lightness of 55% and a saturation of 67%, 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 red of traditional rouge, tender and alluring; often used in classical makeup, the facial coloring of paintings of beauties, and silk dyeing.
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 Rouge 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, Rouge 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.
Rouge 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.
