Picante
Also known as: Canyon Wall, Toasted Paprika, Burnt Earth, Rock Spray
Picante is a medium, lively red that reads as confident and commanding. It shines in sale banners and sportswear. Picante plays well with cyan tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 6.01:1.
Picante color codes
- HEX
- #A04933
- RGB
- rgb(160, 73, 51)
- RGBA
- rgba(160, 73, 51, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(12, 52%, 41%)
- HSV
- hsv(12, 68%, 63%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 54%, 68%, 37%)
- LAB
- lab(42.5 35.7 31.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(51.3% 0.121 35.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: sienna#A0522D · ΔE 5.4
- RAL 2013 — Pearl orange#954527 · 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 Picante 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 Picante
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Picante 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 6.01:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.50:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Picante background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Picante
Picante with its complement
Soft neighbors of Picante
Picante triad
Similar colors
- Barbarossa#A84734 · ΔE 2.0
- Hot Sauce#AB4F41 · ΔE 4.2
- Crimson Boy#B44933 · ΔE 4.2
- Fire#8F3F2A · ΔE 4.4
- Brick#A03623 · ΔE 4.5
- Coco Muck#994A25 · ΔE 5.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Picante is closest to Waterworld.
Picante FAQs
What color is Picante?
Picante is a medium red with the hex code #A04933. In HSL terms it has a hue of 12°, 52% saturation, and 41% lightness.
What is the hex code for Picante?
The hex code for Picante is #A04933. In RGB it's rgb(160, 73, 51), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 54%, 68%, 37%).
What colors go well with Picante?
Picante pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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