Lust
HEX: #E62020 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#E62020
230, 32, 32
0°, 79% ,51%
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
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 #E62020 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
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.
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);
}