Intrigue Red
#b24648
Dusty orange-red for restrained warmth and contrast
About Intrigue Red
Intrigue Red looks like a sharpened candy-apple twist: red-first, but softened just enough that it doesn't read as the same kind of heat as Hot Sauce. Compared to Dragon's Blood it's less winey and less "stain," more evenly coated. Compared to Cherry Bomb it keeps its brightness, so it feels alert rather than weighty and final.
I reach for it when you need urgency that still feels human, especially in e-commerce checkouts, account status screens, and fintech flows where the message has to stand out without going full stop-sign. It works in healthcare UI for "attention" states where you want movement, not dread. Pair it with charcoal or warm greige to keep the red from turning muddy; on near-white it stays crisp, and next to Cherry Bomb it won't feel like it's shouting louder, just cleaner.
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WCAG 2.1 contrast ratios. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large. AAA requires 7:1 / 4.5:1.
On White #ffffff
On Gray 100 #f5f5f5
On Gray 900 #18181b
On Black #000000
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