Toadstool
Also known as: Madder Red , Scarlet Beebalm , Baton Rouge , Red Contrast
There is a passionate and urgent quality to Toadstool. The lively, warm red at #B8282F rewards sportswear and call-to-action buttons. Match it with cyan accents when the design calls for energy over calm. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (6.21:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Toadstool color codes
- HEX
- #B8282F
- RGB
- rgb(184, 40, 47)
- RGBA
- rgba(184, 40, 47, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(357, 64%, 44%)
- HSV
- hsv(357, 78%, 72%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 78%, 74%, 28%)
- LAB
- lab(41.8 57.1 34.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(51.4% 0.180 24.1)
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 and translates well to print.
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: firebrick #B22222 · ΔE 3.1
- RAL 3000: Flame red #AB2524 · ΔE 3.5 · 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 Toadstool 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: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Toadstool
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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 Toadstool 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 6.21:1
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 Toadstool background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Toadstool
Toadstool with its complement
Soft neighbors of Toadstool
Toadstool triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Hot Jazz #BC3033 · ΔE 1.6
- Tartan Red #B1282A · ΔE 1.7
- Red Carpet #BC2026 · ΔE 2.1
- Racing Red #C21727 · ΔE 2.3
- Bloodsport #B52F3A · ΔE 2.8
- Samba #AA262B · ΔE 2.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Toadstool is closest to Prismarine .
FAQ
Toadstool FAQs
What color is Toadstool?
Toadstool is a medium red with the hex code #B8282F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 357°, 64% saturation, and 44% lightness.
What is the hex code for Toadstool?
The hex code for Toadstool is #B8282F. In RGB it's rgb(184, 40, 47), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 78%, 74%, 28%).
What colors go well with Toadstool?
Toadstool pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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