Pomodoro
Also known as: Vampire Bite , Lipstick Red , Old Glory Red , Crimson Glory
Pomodoro is a rich, vivid red that reads as confident and commanding. It earns its place in sale banners and sportswear. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (6.22:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Pomodoro color codes
- HEX
- #C30232
- RGB
- rgb(195, 2, 50)
- RGBA
- rgba(195, 2, 50, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(345, 98%, 39%)
- HSV
- hsv(345, 99%, 76%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 99%, 74%, 24%)
- LAB
- lab(41.8 66.5 33.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(51.8% 0.207 19.9)
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: crimson #DC143C · ΔE 5.7
- RAL 3031: Orient red #AC323B · ΔE 4.7 · 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 Pomodoro works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks. Use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Pomodoro
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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 Pomodoro 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 6.22:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.38:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Pomodoro background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Pomodoro
Pomodoro with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pomodoro
Pomodoro triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Nippon #BC002C · ΔE 1.8
- Cardinal #C41E3A · ΔE 1.9
- Warlord #BA0033 · ΔE 2.2
- Red Tape #CC1133 · ΔE 2.5
- Cherry #CF0234 · ΔE 2.5
- Kirsch #B2132B · ΔE 3.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pomodoro is closest to Prismarine .
FAQ
Pomodoro FAQs
What color is Pomodoro?
Pomodoro is a dark red with the hex code #C30232. In HSL terms it has a hue of 345°, 98% saturation, and 39% lightness.
What is the hex code for Pomodoro?
The hex code for Pomodoro is #C30232. In RGB it's rgb(195, 2, 50), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 99%, 74%, 24%).
What colors go well with Pomodoro?
Pomodoro pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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