Lollipop
Also known as: Red Potion, Wild Rider Red, Crossing the Line, Bloody Rust
Lollipop sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a vivid red that feels confident and commanding. Try it in sportswear and call-to-action buttons. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a cyan keeps a palette from feeling one-note. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (4.99:1, passes WCAG AA).
Lollipop color codes
- HEX
- #D91E3F
- RGB
- rgb(217, 30, 63)
- RGBA
- rgba(217, 30, 63, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(349, 76%, 48%)
- HSV
- hsv(349, 86%, 85%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 86%, 71%, 15%)
- LAB
- lab(47.8 69.1 33.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(57.0% 0.215 19.8)
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: crimson#DC143C · ΔE 0.8
- RAL 3018 — Strawberry red#D14152 · ΔE 4.5 · 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 Lollipop 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 Lollipop
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Lollipop 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 4.99:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.21:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Lollipop background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Lollipop
Lollipop with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lollipop
Lollipop triad
Similar colors
- Carmine#D60036 · ΔE 2.2
- Anarchist#DB304A · ΔE 2.6
- Rare Red#DD1133 · ΔE 2.9
- Cosmic Red#DA244B · ΔE 2.9
- Cherry#CF0234 · ΔE 3.4
- Bento Box#CC363C · ΔE 3.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lollipop is closest to Dark Cyan.
Lollipop FAQs
What color is Lollipop?
Lollipop is a medium red with the hex code #D91E3F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 349°, 76% saturation, and 48% lightness.
What is the hex code for Lollipop?
The hex code for Lollipop is #D91E3F. In RGB it's rgb(217, 30, 63), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 86%, 71%, 15%).
What colors go well with Lollipop?
Lollipop pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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