#B3001B
#E63946
#F8E9E9
#1D1D1D
#C5493APaprika
#F06A4FTomato
#FFD8B4Peach Puff
#FFF9F2Snow
Crimson Tomato & Paprika is a vivid light, monochromatic color palette tagged warm, vibrant, red. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Paprika down to Snow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paprika | #C5493A | rgb(197, 73, 58) | hsl(6, 55%, 50%) | oklch(57.2% 0.161 30) | |
| Tomato | #F06A4F | rgb(240, 106, 79) | hsl(10, 84%, 63%) | oklch(68.4% 0.171 33) | |
| Peach Puff | #FFD8B4 | rgb(255, 216, 180) | hsl(29, 100%, 85%) | oklch(90.6% 0.064 65) | |
| Snow | #FFF9F2 | rgb(255, 249, 242) | hsl(32, 100%, 97%) | oklch(98.5% 0.011 72) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (97% down to 50% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#FFF9F2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Paprika (#C5493A) on #FFF9F2 gives 4.58:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Peach Puff (#FFD8B4) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Tomato (#F06A4F) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Paprika on Snow at 4.58:1.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#C5493A
#F06A4F
#FFD8B4
#FFF9F2
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#C5493A on #FFF9F2 | Aa | 4.58:1 | AA |
#C5493A on #FFD8B4 | Aa | 3.59:1 | AA large only |
#F06A4F on #FFF9F2 | Aa | 2.92:1 | Fail |
#F06A4F on #FFD8B4 | Aa | 2.29:1 | Fail |
#C5493A on #F06A4F | Aa | 1.57:1 | Fail |
#FFD8B4 on #FFF9F2 | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |
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