Stain, the infamous Hero Killer from My Hero Academia, is a fanatical vigilante whose entire visual identity is built around blood, steel, and shadow. His color palette is deliberately grim and aggressive, making him instantly recognizable in any fan art or UI mockup. The palette anchors on Mexican Red (#B22222) for his iconic scarf, Red Berry (#8B0000) for dried-blood cloth accents, and Eerie Black (#1A1A1A) for his menacing silhouette. If you are searching for accurate Stain color codes to replicate his look in a design project, this HEX palette guide gives you every value you need.
Stain My Hero Academia Color Codes: HEX, RGB, CMYK
| Preview | Color Name | HEX | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Red | #B22222 | 178, 34, 34 | 0, 81, 81, 30 | |
| Red Berry | #8B0000 | 139, 0, 0 | 0, 100, 100, 45 | |
| Eerie Black | #1A1A1A | 26, 26, 26 | 0, 0, 0, 90 | |
| Silver Chalice | #A9A9A9 | 169, 169, 169 | 0, 0, 0, 34 | |
| Alto | #D3D3D3 | 211, 211, 211 | 0, 0, 0, 17 |
Stain CSS & Tailwind Color Variables
Select your preferred format and copy the ready-to-use CSS variables for your web projects.
:root {
/* Stain My Hero Academia Palette */
--stain-my-hero-academia-mexican-red: #B22222;
--stain-my-hero-academia-red-berry: #8B0000;
--stain-my-hero-academia-eerie-black: #1A1A1A;
--stain-my-hero-academia-silver-chalice: #A9A9A9;
--stain-my-hero-academia-alto: #D3D3D3;
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Stain CSS Gradients
Beautiful gradient backgrounds inspired by Stain’s aesthetic. Click to copy the CSS code.
Stain Color Scheme Breakdown
Mexican Red#B22222
This brighter red highlights the scarf’s folds and visible stitching, adding intensity to his movements while visually linking him to blood, danger, and his ruthless ideology about false heroes in society.
Red Berry#8B0000
This deep crimson appears on Stain’s iconic wrapped scarf and cloth accents, evoking dried blood and underscoring his Bloodcurdle Quirk, which paralyzes opponents after he ingests their blood during combat.
Eerie Black#1A1A1A
This near-black shade defines Stain’s unkempt hair, dark sleeveless combat suit, and heavy boots, grounding his menacing silhouette while reinforcing the grim, fanatical vigilante presence that makes him feared throughout the hero society.
Silver Chalice#A9A9A9
This steel grey represents the numerous knives and blades strapped across Stain’s body, emphasizing his reliance on close-range weapons and the cold, metallic lethality of his fighting style in narrow alleys.
Alto#D3D3D3
This pale grey appears on his arm wraps, belt straps, and worn fabric details, providing contrast against the dark costume while suggesting the rough, battle-worn nature of his crusade against heroes.
Stain 60-30-10 Design Rule
Apply the classic 60-30-10 UI design rule using Stain’s palette for a perfectly balanced visual hierarchy.
Stain UI Component Preview
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Stain
Hero Killer Vigilante
“The word ‘hero’ has come to be used so frivolously nowadays. The only one who should be called a hero is All Might.”
Stain Gaming Setup (RGB Peripherals)
Sync your gaming gear! Use these exact RGB values for your Razer Chroma, Corsair iCUE, or Logitech G Hub software to match Stain’s aesthetic.
- Main LED: 178, 34, 34
- Accent LED: 139, 0, 0
The Design Philosophy behind Stain’s Palette
The design team behind My Hero Academia constructed Stain’s palette to mirror his twisted crusade against a corrupt hero society. The dominant Eerie Black (#1A1A1A) and Red Berry (#8B0000) duo creates a visceral blood-and-darkness motif that visually narrates his Bloodcurdle Quirk, while the cooler Silver Chalice (#A9A9A9) and Alto (#D3D3D3) tones introduce the cold metallic reality of his blade arsenal. This high-contrast interplay between warm crimsons and desaturated greys ensures Stain reads as both emotionally unhinged and surgically lethal. For designers pulling these color codes into UI themes or character-inspired graphics, the palette works because it limits saturation to a narrow red-to-black spectrum, letting metallic accents pop as focal points without breaking the oppressive, vigilante atmosphere.
Best Stain Color Combinations
Bloodied Shadow
Pairing Mexican Red with Eerie Black produces a dramatic, high-intensity contrast that draws the eye immediately, making it ideal for bold CTA buttons, alert banners, or dark-themed hero sections in UI design.
Blade & Bandage
Silver Chalice beside Alto creates a subtle, layered metallic gradient effect that works beautifully for borders, dividers, and secondary text in graphic layouts needing a cold, utilitarian feel.
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FAQs about Stain My Hero Academia Color Codes
What is the exact HEX color code for Stain’s blood-red scarf in My Hero Academia?
Stain’s scarf uses two reds: Mexican Red (#B22222) for the visible folds and stitching, and Red Berry (#8B0000) for the deeper wrapped sections that evoke dried blood.
What color is Stain’s main combat suit and hair?
His sleeveless combat suit, heavy boots, and unkempt hair are rendered in Eerie Black (#1A1A1A), a near-black shade that grounds his menacing vigilante silhouette.
Which HEX codes represent the metallic knives and fabric wraps on Stain’s body?
The knives and blades use Silver Chalice (#A9A9A9), while his arm wraps, belt straps, and worn fabric details use the lighter Alto (#D3D3D3) for contrast against the dark costume.
