Red Herring

Readability

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

• Joker’s Smile

  #D70141

• Cherry Velvet

  #E10646

• Crossing the Line

  #DD2244

• Them Apples

  #D3003F

• Last Warning

  #D30F3F

• Lollipop

  #D91E3F

• Che Guevara Red

  #ED214D

• Cosmic Red

  #DA244B

About Red Herring

Red Herring sits at oklch(0.573 0.224 17.6) in OKLCH — lightness, chroma, and hue expressed perceptually — and #DD1144 in sRGB. Use it as a seed in Colorise Pro Studio to grow a token ramp, or send it to the picker to explore harmonies and scales. Browse more named colors in the color names directory.

FAQ

What is the hex code for Red Herring?

#DD1144 — also oklch(0.573 0.224 17.6) and Lab 48.06 72.11 30.91.

Can I use Red Herring for text on white?

On white: 4.96:1 (AA), APCA Lc 72. On dark ink: 3.60:1 (Fail). Check pairs in the contrast tool.