Pimento
Also known as: Flame Stitch, Red Wire, Tiger Lily, Scarlet Sun
Pimento brings a bold and energetic feel to any palette. This medium red is a natural fit for sale banners and sportswear. Set it against a cyan accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.70:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Pimento color codes
- HEX
- #DC5D47
- RGB
- rgb(220, 93, 71)
- RGBA
- rgba(220, 93, 71, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(9, 68%, 57%)
- HSV
- hsv(9, 68%, 86%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 58%, 68%, 14%)
- LAB
- lab(56.2 49.7 38.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(63.6% 0.164 31.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: tomato#FF6347 · ΔE 6.8
- RAL 2012 — Salmon orange#DB6A50 · ΔE 3.1 · 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 Pimento works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- 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: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Pimento
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Pimento 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 3.68:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.70:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Pimento background: #000000
Palettes featuring Pimento
Pimento with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pimento
Pimento triad
Similar colors
- Tiger Lily#E1583F · ΔE 1.6
- Opal Flame#E95C4B · ΔE 2.7
- Jelly Slug#DE6646 · ΔE 3.3
- Blazing#E94E41 · ΔE 3.3
- Cedar Chest#C95A49 · ΔE 4.2
- Firebug#CD5C51 · ΔE 4.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pimento is closest to Rainy Mood.
Pimento FAQs
What color is Pimento?
Pimento is a medium red with the hex code #DC5D47. In HSL terms it has a hue of 9°, 68% saturation, and 57% lightness.
What is the hex code for Pimento?
The hex code for Pimento is #DC5D47. In RGB it's rgb(220, 93, 71), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 58%, 68%, 14%).
What colors go well with Pimento?
Pimento pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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