Tomato Burst color: hex code #D6201A
Tomato Burst has the hex code #D6201A. It is a moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.9% red, 12.5% green and 10.2% blue (214, 32, 26).
Its hue angle is 2°, with 78% saturation and 47% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 85% magenta, 88% yellow and 16% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.15:1).
Tomato Burst (#D6201A) color codes
| HEX | #D6201A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(214, 32, 26) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.9%, 12.5%, 10.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(2, 78%, 47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(2, 88%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 85%, 88%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(46.19, 66.36, 50.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(46.19, 83.53, 37.39) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(28.438, 15.409, 2.454) | |
| Decimal | 14032922 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Tomato Burst, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #D6201A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.15:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #D6201A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.15:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #D6201A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5f5415Protanopia
no red cones#8b7b09Deuteranopia
no green cones#ec0022Tritanopia
no blue cones#6d6d6dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d6201a; }
.text { color: #d6201a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d6201a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(214 32 26 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d6201a, #d67e1a); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Fire Engine Red.
See #D6201A on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #D6201A?
- #D6201A is a moderate red known as Tomato Burst. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Tomato Burst?
- The RGB value is 214, 32, 26: 214 red, 32 green and 26 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Tomato Burst?
- The complementary color is #1AD0D6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D6201A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.08:1 and white text 5.15:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.