Lust

HEX: #E62020 | Modern Palette

On White
4.57:1
PASS
On Black
4.59:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#E62020
RGB
230, 32, 32
HSL
0°, 79% ,51%
CMYK
0, 86, 86, 10

About Lust

Lust (#E62020) is a color with RGB(230, 32, 32) and HSL(0°, 79.8%, 51.4%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Romantic moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #20E6E6, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #20E620 and #2020E6. The name comes from Lust (English).

  • HEX: #E62020
  • RGB: 230, 32, 32
  • HSL: 0°, 79.8%, 51.4%
  • Mood: Energetic, Romantic
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #20E6E6
  • Triadic colors: #20E620, #2020E6
  • The name comes from Lust (English).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

Lust #E62020 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.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Lust #E62020 pairs with #20E6E6 as its complementary color, and #20E620 and #2020E6 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 Lust #E62020 moves from dark #170303 tones through the base color to lighter #FCE8E8 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Romantic
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #868600
Protanopia #595924
Tritanopia #E62020
Achromatopsia #767676

Frequently Asked Questions

Lust (#E62020) is a color with RGB(230, 32, 32) and HSL(0°, 79.8%, 51.4%).

#E62020 pairs strongly with #20E6E6 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#E62020 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#E62020 is commonly associated with Energetic, Romantic.

The name Lust is linked to Lust from English, meaning Intense sexual desire; an overwhelming desire or craving..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Lust
Meaning Intense sexual desire; an overwhelming desire or craving.
Language English
First Recorded Use Old English

History

The word 'lust' comes from the Old English 'lust,' meaning 'pleasure, desire, appetite.' It has cognates in other Germanic languages, such as Old High German 'lust' (pleasure, desire), German 'Lust' (pleasure, desire), and Old Norse 'lost' (pleasure, desire). Over time, the meaning in English became more specifically associated with sexual desire, particularly in a negative or excessive sense, especially influenced by its role as one of the Seven Deadly Sins in Christian theology. While it can still refer to a strong desire for something non-sexual (e.g., 'lust for power'), its primary connotation is sexual.

First Recorded Use

Before 12th century

Cultural Associations

In Western culture, 'lust' is most famously recognized as one of the Seven Deadly Sins in Christian tradition, representing an inordinate craving for carnal pleasure. This theological framing has deeply influenced its negative perception. It is often contrasted with 'love,' which is seen as a more selfless and enduring emotion. Despite its negative connotations, the concept of intense desire, even sexual, is explored in various forms of art, literature, and music, sometimes critically, sometimes as a raw human experience. The color red (#e62020) is frequently associated with lust, passion, and danger.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #E62020;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #E62020;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #E62020;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #E62020,
        #20E6E6
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #E62020,
        #20E6E6
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$lust: #E62020;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$lust-r: 230;
$lust-g: 32;
$lust-b: 32;

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