Toreador

Also known as: Ski Patrol, Lychee, Them Apples, Blueberry Lemonade

As a medium take on red, Toreador carries passionate and urgent energy that suits sale banners and sportswear. Match it with cyan accents when the design calls for energy over calm. On white it reads clearly at 5.59:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.

Toreador color codes

HEX
#CD123F
RGB
rgb(205, 18, 63)
RGBA
rgba(205, 18, 63, 1)
HSL
hsl(346, 84%, 44%)
HSV
hsv(346, 91%, 80%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 91%, 69%, 20%)
LAB
lab(44.7 67.8 29.0)
OKLCH
oklch(54.3% 0.210 17.6)

Color intelligence

sRGB safeShifts in CMYK print

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

CoolWarm

warm

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: crimson#DC143C · ΔE 3.9
  • RAL 3027 — Raspberry red#B42041 · ΔE 5.1 · 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 Toreador 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 Toreador

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Toreador 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 5.59:1

AA passAAA failAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 3.75:1

AA failAAA failAA large pass

Best text color on a Toreador background: #ffffff

Palettes featuring Toreador

Toreador with its complement

Soft neighbors of Toreador

Toreador triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Toreador is closest to Teal.

Toreador FAQs

What color is Toreador?

Toreador is a medium red with the hex code #CD123F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 346°, 84% saturation, and 44% lightness.

What is the hex code for Toreador?

The hex code for Toreador is #CD123F. In RGB it's rgb(205, 18, 63), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 91%, 69%, 20%).

What colors go well with Toreador?

Toreador pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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