Toreador
Also known as: Ski Patrol , Lychee , Them Apples , Blueberry Lemonade
There is a passionate and urgent quality to Toreador. The vivid, warm red at #CD123F rewards 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.
Reference
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)
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. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print. Request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
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: 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: 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 Toreador
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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 Toreador 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 5.59:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.75:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Toreador background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Toreador
Toreador with its complement
Soft neighbors of Toreador
Toreador triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Flame Lily #CE0644 · ΔE 1.8
- Akari Red #C90B42 · ΔE 1.9
- Cardinal #C41E3A · ΔE 2.1
- Cherry #CF0234 · ΔE 2.8
- Carmine #D60036 · ΔE 3.1
- Red Tape #CC1133 · ΔE 3.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Toreador is closest to Teal .
FAQ
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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