Tomato Color (#FF6347)
Tomato is a CSS named color defined as hex code #FF6347. Tomato is a bright red-orange: full red with moderate green and blue. It is warmer and more orange than pure red, and feels energetic rather than alarming.
Color Overview & Formats
tomatoLuminance: 0.3064| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #FF6347 | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(255, 99, 71) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(9, 100%, 64%) | Hue (9°), Saturation (100%), Lightness (64%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(9, 72%, 100%) | Hue, Saturation (72%), Value/Brightness (100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 61%, 72%, 0%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.696 0.196 32.3) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #FF6347; /* or tomato */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #FF6347, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with black text: Black text on Tomato reaches 7.13:1 (WCAG AAA).
What Colors Go With Tomato?
These 6 colors all go well with Tomato (#FF6347), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Tomato: at 4.5:1 or above it works for text; below that, use it for backgrounds and accents.
Harmonious Palettes & Tints
The palettes below are algorithmically generated across standard intervals based on Tomato (HSL 9°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (9° to 189°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (339° and 39°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (129° and 249°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Tints & Shades
Mixed with white (tints) and black (shades) in sRGB at 60% and 30%.
WCAG 2.2 Text Readability & Contrast Check
Under WCAG 2.2 criteria, regular body text requires at least 4.5:1 (AA) and large text requires at least 3.0:1. The table below displays calculated contrast ratios:
| Foreground Color | Contrast Ratio | Normal Text (AA) | Large Text (AA) | Normal Text AAA (>= 7.0:1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pure Black (#000000) | 7.13:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 2.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 5.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 1.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Interactive Contrast Tester
Enter text foreground and background colors to verify WCAG legibility:
This is sample body text rendered directly to verify contrast and readability.
Tomato Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#FF6347)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
tomato = #ff6347 (rgb(255, 99, 71))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for calls to action, food and restaurant branding, and warm accents. On Tomato, black text passes WCAG AAA at every size (7.13:1); white text fails even for large text (2.95:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Tomato?
Yes. Black text on Tomato has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 7.13:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.
Can I use white text on Tomato?
No. White text on Tomato has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 2.95:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.
What colors go with Tomato?
Black, Navy, Dark Slate Gray, Forest Green, Olive and Ivory all go well with Tomato. Black (7.13:1) and Navy (5.43:1) have enough contrast for text on Tomato; Dark Slate Gray, Forest Green, Olive and Ivory work better as a background or accent.
What is the difference between tomato and coral?
Tomato (#FF6347, hue 9°) is redder and slightly darker. Coral (#FF7F50, hue 16°) is lighter and leans more toward orange.