Paprika
Also known as: Syrah , Wild Currant , Bicyclette , Mesa Ridge
Few reds feel this lively. Paprika leans warm and passionate and urgent, which points it toward call-to-action buttons and food branding. For contrast, pair it with a cyan from its complementary palette below. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (9.18:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Paprika color codes
- HEX
- #7C2D37
- RGB
- rgb(124, 45, 55)
- RGBA
- rgba(124, 45, 55, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(352, 47%, 33%)
- HSV
- hsv(352, 64%, 49%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 64%, 56%, 51%)
- LAB
- lab(30.9 35.6 12.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(41.4% 0.110 15.7)
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 and translates well to print.
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: brown #A52A2A · ΔE 10.9
- RAL 3011: Brown red #7E292C · ΔE 3.8 · 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 Paprika 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: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Paprika
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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 Paprika 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 9.18:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.29:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Paprika background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Paprika
Paprika with its complement
Soft neighbors of Paprika
Paprika triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Blood Oath #85323C · ΔE 2.1
- Wild Berry #7E3A3C · ΔE 3.6
- Cuba Libre #73383C · ΔE 3.8
- Arcane Red #6A2F2F · ΔE 4.8
- Beet Red #7E203F · ΔE 5.7
- Silk Satin #8B4248 · ΔE 5.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Paprika is closest to Beau Vert .
FAQ
Paprika FAQs
What color is Paprika?
Paprika is a dark red with the hex code #7C2D37. In HSL terms it has a hue of 352°, 47% saturation, and 33% lightness.
What is the hex code for Paprika?
The hex code for Paprika is #7C2D37. In RGB it's rgb(124, 45, 55), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 64%, 56%, 51%).
What colors go well with Paprika?
Paprika pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with green accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Paprika : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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