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Color: Tomato

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Category: red
Color Source: web
Luminance: 30.6%
Color Formats

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HEX
#FF6347
RGB
255, 99, 71
HSL
9, 100, 64
HSV
9, 72, 100
CMYK
0, 61, 72, 0
LAB
62, 58, 46
Accessibility & Contrast

Test Tomato for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.

Basic Contrast Ratios

Tomato on White
2.95:1
Tomato on Black
7.13:1

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

AA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS
AA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 3:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 7:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS

Usage Recommendations

✓ Excellent for accessibility

This color meets AAA standards and is suitable for all text sizes and UI elements.

Recommended text color: Use #000000 text for optimal readability on Tomato backgrounds.

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Color Tools

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About Tomato Color

The Tomato color (#FF6347) is a red color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Tomato, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.

Tomato has the hexadecimal code #FF6347 and RGB values of 255, 99, 71. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 9°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 64%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.

Color Psychology & Meaning

Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Tomato.

Associated Emotions

Passion, energy, excitement, power, love, anger

Symbolism & Meaning

Strength, courage, determination, danger, warning

Marketing & Branding

Creates urgency, stimulates appetite, grabs attention

Design Applications

Learn how to effectively use Tomato in various design contexts.

Web Design

  • Call-to-action buttons
  • Error messages
  • Sale/discount badges
  • Navigation highlights

Interior Design

  • Accent walls
  • Dining room decor
  • Kitchen accessories
  • Bold furniture pieces

Graphic Design

  • Headlines
  • Sale promotions
  • Warning signs
  • Logo accents

Fashion & Clothing

  • Evening wear
  • Power suits
  • Accessories
  • Statement pieces
Technical Specifications

Complete technical details and color space information for Tomato.

Color Temperature

Warm

Dominant Wavelength

620-750nm

Color Purity

100%

Brightness Index

163/255
Usage Examples

Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Tomato.

CSS Examples

background-color: #FF6347;
color: #FF6347;
border: 2px solid #FF6347;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #FF634733;
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #FF6347, #ff967a);

Design Tips & Best Practices

When using Tomato in your designs, consider its psychological impact and cultural associations. This color works well in web design, branding, and marketing materials and can be effectively paired with complementary colors to create striking visual compositions.

Accessibility Considerations

When using Tomato as a text or background color, ensure sufficient contrast ratios for accessibility compliance. Test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines to ensure readability for all users.

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