Boulevardier
Also known as: Hot Fever, Rosso Corsa, Dragon’s Breath, Red Republic
Expect confident and commanding associations from Boulevardier — a medium red well suited to call-to-action buttons and food branding. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a cyan keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 5.48:1.
Boulevardier color codes
- HEX
- #D40701
- RGB
- rgb(212, 7, 1)
- RGBA
- rgba(212, 7, 1, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(2, 99%, 42%)
- HSV
- hsv(2, 100%, 83%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 97%, 100%, 17%)
- LAB
- lab(45.4 69.7 60.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(54.8% 0.223 29.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print — request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: firebrick#B22222 · ΔE 8.3
- RAL 2002 — Vermilion#C63927 · ΔE 4.9 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Boulevardier works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Boulevardier
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Boulevardier by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 5.48:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.83:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Boulevardier background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Boulevardier
Boulevardier with its complement
Soft neighbors of Boulevardier
Boulevardier triad
Similar colors
- Redsurrection#D90B0B · ΔE 1.6
- Signal#CC0002 · ΔE 1.9
- Stoplight#DD1111 · ΔE 2.7
- Minestrone#C72616 · ΔE 2.8
- Lifeguard#E50000 · ΔE 3.5
- Red Mist#C92B1E · ΔE 3.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Boulevardier is closest to Bermuda.
Boulevardier FAQs
What color is Boulevardier?
Boulevardier is a medium red with the hex code #D40701. In HSL terms it has a hue of 2°, 99% saturation, and 42% lightness.
What is the hex code for Boulevardier?
The hex code for Boulevardier is #D40701. In RGB it's rgb(212, 7, 1), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 97%, 100%, 17%).
What colors go well with Boulevardier?
Boulevardier pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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