Stop

#c33a36

Stop-sign red for urgent headings, sharper than ember hues

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Stop reads like a fresh, decisive red-orange on a stop sign at dusk. It's brighter and more saturated than the smoky, heavier , and it doesn't tip into the cooler, tougher bite of . Compared to , it feels a bit more "signal-first" and less cushioned, with a cleaner, higher-energy undertone that holds its shape.

I reach for it in order and safety states where you need action to register fast without slipping into wine-dark weight. Think rideshare and delivery apps for cancel or decline confirmations, logistics UIs for exception callouts, and convenience storefronts where badges, banners, and prominent buttons must feel urgent but still friendly. Use it as the single loud accent on warm-gray cards, and it'll stand apart from neighboring oranges instead of blending in.

If your palette already runs hot, keep it disciplined: one strong Stop moment per screen, then let neutrals do the rest.

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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

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5.28:1AAAAA Large

On Gray 100 #f5f5f5

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4.84:1AAAAA Large

On Gray 900 #18181b

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3.36:1FailAA Large

On Black #000000

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3.98:1FailAA Large

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