Poppy Red
Also known as: Serial Kisses, Cruel Ruby, Safflower Red, Bloody Rust
Expect bold and energetic associations from Poppy Red — a medium red well suited to call-to-action buttons and food branding. Match it with cyan accents when the design calls for energy over calm. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (4.73:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Poppy Red color codes
- HEX
- #DD3845
- RGB
- rgb(221, 56, 69)
- RGBA
- rgba(221, 56, 69, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(355, 71%, 54%)
- HSV
- hsv(355, 75%, 87%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 75%, 69%, 13%)
- LAB
- lab(51.0 64.0 33.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(59.6% 0.201 21.9)
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 3.8
- RAL 3018 — Strawberry red#D14152 · ΔE 4.0 · 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 Poppy Red 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 Poppy Red
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Poppy Red 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 4.44:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.73:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Poppy Red background: #000000
Palettes featuring Poppy Red
Poppy Red with its complement
Soft neighbors of Poppy Red
Poppy Red triad
Similar colors
- Cute Crab#DD4444 · ΔE 2.7
- Anarchist#DB304A · ΔE 2.8
- Red Radish#EE3344 · ΔE 3.2
- Lollipop#D91E3F · ΔE 3.7
- Red-Handed#DD2233 · ΔE 3.7
- Bento Box#CC363C · ΔE 3.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Poppy Red is closest to Oasis.
Poppy Red FAQs
What color is Poppy Red?
Poppy Red is a medium red with the hex code #DD3845. In HSL terms it has a hue of 355°, 71% saturation, and 54% lightness.
What is the hex code for Poppy Red?
The hex code for Poppy Red is #DD3845. In RGB it's rgb(221, 56, 69), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 75%, 69%, 13%).
What colors go well with Poppy Red?
Poppy Red pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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