Boulevardier
Also known as: Hot Fever , Rosso Corsa , Dragon’s Breath , Red Republic
There is a confident and commanding quality to Boulevardier. The vivid, warm red at #D40701 rewards 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →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
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Boulevardier
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 5.48:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.83:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Boulevardier background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Boulevardier
Boulevardier with its complement
Soft neighbors of Boulevardier
Boulevardier triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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