Red Devil

HEX: #860111 | Modern Palette

On White
10.36:1
PASS
On Black
2.03:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#860111
RGB
134, 1, 17
HSL
352°, 99% ,52%
CMYK
0, 99.25, 87.31, 47.45

About Red Devil

Red Devil (#860111) is a color with RGB(134, 1, 17) and HSL(352.78°, 99.25%, 52.55%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #018676, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #118601 and #011186. The name comes from Red Devil (English).

  • HEX: #860111
  • RGB: 134, 1, 17
  • HSL: 352.78°, 99.25%, 52.55%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #018676
  • Triadic colors: #118601, #011186
  • The name comes from Red Devil (English).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

Red Devil #860111 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Red Devil #860111 pairs with #018676 as its complementary color, and #118601 and #011186 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Red Devil #860111 moves from dark #190003 tones through the base color to lighter #FFE6E9 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #4B4B01
Protanopia #2D2D13
Tritanopia #860303
Achromatopsia #404040

Frequently Asked Questions

Red Devil (#860111) is a color with RGB(134, 1, 17) and HSL(352.78°, 99.25%, 52.55%).

#860111 pairs strongly with #018676 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#860111 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#860111 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Red Devil is linked to Red Devil from English, meaning A common nickname for the Devil, often associated with his traditional depiction in red with horns and a tail. Can also refer to a specific type of firework or a person with a fiery temperament..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Red Devil
Meaning A common nickname for the Devil, often associated with his traditional depiction in red with horns and a tail. Can also refer to a specific type of firework or a person with a fiery temperament.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th Century

History

The imagery of the Devil as red with horns and a tail has roots in medieval Christian art and folklore, drawing from descriptions in the Bible (e.g., Revelation 12:3 describing a 'great red dragon') and pagan deities. The specific phrase 'Red Devil' became a popular epithet, especially as a nickname for sports teams (e.g., Manchester United since the 1930s) and various products. It also refers to a type of firework known for its red flash and loud bang.

First Recorded Use

The exact first use is difficult to pinpoint, but the phrase gained significant traction in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in popular culture and sports.

Cultural Associations

The 'Red Devil' is a powerful cultural symbol, embodying evil, temptation, and sometimes rebellious spirit. In sports, it signifies a formidable and aggressive team. In general parlance, it can describe someone with a fiery temper or a mischievous nature. The color red itself is often associated with danger, passion, and power, reinforcing the Devil's image.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #860111;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #860111;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #860111;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #860111,
        #0EFEE1
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #860111,
        #0EFEE1
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$red-devil: #860111;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$red-devil-r: 134;
$red-devil-g: 1;
$red-devil-b: 17;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $red-devil;
    color: rgba($red-devil-r, $red-devil-g, $red-devil-b, 0.8);
}