Toadstool
Also known as: Madder Red, Scarlet Beebalm, Baton Rouge, Red Contrast
Expect passionate and urgent associations from Toadstool — a medium red well suited to 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).
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 Toadstool
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 6.21:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.38:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Toadstool background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Toadstool
Toadstool with its complement
Soft neighbors of Toadstool
Toadstool triad
Similar colors
- Hot Jazz#BC3033 · ΔE 1.6
- Tartan Red#B1282A · ΔE 1.7
- Lolita#BF2735 · ΔE 2.0
- Red Carpet#BC2026 · ΔE 2.1
- Racing Red#C21727 · ΔE 2.3
- Bloodsport#B52F3A · ΔE 2.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Toadstool is closest to Prismarine.
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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