Sinopia
HEX: #CB410B | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#CB410B
203, 65, 11
16°, 89% ,42%
0, 68, 95, 20
About Sinopia
Sinopia (#CB410B) is a color with RGB(203, 65, 11) and HSL(16.9°, 89.7%, 42%). 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 #0B95CB, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #0BCB41 and #410BCB. The name comes from Σινώπη (Sinōpē) (Greek).
- HEX: #CB410B
- RGB: 203, 65, 11
- HSL: 16.9°, 89.7%, 42%
- Mood: Energetic, Bold
- Style: Vivid, Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #0B95CB
- Triadic colors: #0BCB41, #410BCB
- The name comes from Σινώπη (Sinōpē) (Greek).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #CB410B from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
Sinopia refers to a reddish-brown natural earth pigment, primarily hematite, known since antiquity. It was highly valued by the Greeks and Romans and later by medieval and Renaissance artists. Its most famous application in art history is as the underdrawing for frescoes. Before applying the final fresco layers, artists would sketch their compositions directly onto the arriccio (the first layer of plaster) using sinopia pigment, often mixed with water. These underdrawings are called 'sinopie' (plural). When frescoes are detached from walls for preservation, these sinopie are sometimes revealed and preserved as artworks in their own right, offering unique insights into the artist's creative process. The city of Sinope was a major source and trading hub for this pigment.
First Recorded Use
The term 'sinopia' (or similar variations like 'sinoper') for the pigment dates back to ancient times, as evidenced by texts from Pliny the Elder and Theophrastus.
Cultural Associations
The term 'sinopia' has a dual meaning in art history: it refers to both the pigment itself and, more specifically, to the underdrawing made with that pigment on the arriccio layer of a fresco. The discovery and preservation of sinopie during fresco detachments in the mid-20th century (particularly after the 1966 Florence flood) led to a greater appreciation of these preparatory drawings as distinct works of art, revealing the master's hand before the final painting.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #CB410B;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #CB410B;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #CB410B;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#CB410B,
#0B95CB
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#CB410B,
#0B95CB
);
}// SCSS variable
$sinopia: #CB410B;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$sinopia-r: 203;
$sinopia-g: 65;
$sinopia-b: 11;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $sinopia;
color: rgba($sinopia-r, $sinopia-g, $sinopia-b, 0.8);
}