Poppy
Also known as: Rococco Red, Precious Peony, Watermelon Red, Striking Red
Poppy brings a confident and commanding feel to any palette. This medium red is a natural fit for call-to-action buttons and food branding. Match it with cyan accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 5.21:1.
Poppy color codes
- HEX
- #C23C47
- RGB
- rgb(194, 60, 71)
- RGBA
- rgba(194, 60, 71, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(355, 53%, 50%)
- HSV
- hsv(355, 69%, 76%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 69%, 63%, 24%)
- LAB
- lab(46.5 54.4 25.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(55.4% 0.170 20.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: crimson#DC143C · ΔE 4.9
- RAL 3018 — Strawberry red#D14152 · ΔE 3.9 · 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 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 Poppy
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Poppy 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 5.21:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.03:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Poppy background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Poppy
Poppy with its complement
Soft neighbors of Poppy
Poppy triad
Similar colors
- Pomegranate#B53D45 · ΔE 2.6
- Cherry Bomb#B73D3F · ΔE 3.0
- Bento Box#CC363C · ΔE 3.6
- Cardinal#C41E3A · ΔE 3.9
- Autumn Fire#C44E4F · ΔE 4.0
- Bloodsport#B52F3A · ΔE 4.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Poppy is closest to Jade Jewel.
Poppy FAQs
What color is Poppy?
Poppy is a medium red with the hex code #C23C47. In HSL terms it has a hue of 355°, 53% saturation, and 50% lightness.
What is the hex code for Poppy?
The hex code for Poppy is #C23C47. In RGB it's rgb(194, 60, 71), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 69%, 63%, 24%).
What colors go well with Poppy?
Poppy pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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