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Tomato#FF6347

Tomato color code is #FF6347. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with tomato.

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Tomato Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Tomato is 0.3064. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.95:1 against white and 7.13:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

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Tomato on white2.95:1Fail
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Tomato on black7.13:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on Tomato2.95:1Fail
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Black on Tomato7.13:1AAA

Tomato — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Tomato?+
The hex code for Tomato is #FF6347. In RGB it's rgb(255, 99, 71), and in HSL it's hsl(9, 100%, 64%).
What is the RGB value of Tomato?+
Tomato in RGB is (255, 99, 71). Written in CSS: rgb(255, 99, 71).
What is the CMYK value of Tomato?+
Tomato converts to CMYK(0%, 61%, 72%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #FF6347.
Is tomato a warm or cool color?+
Tomato (#FF6347) is a warm red — its hue sits at 9° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does tomato belong to?+
Tomato belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 9°, 100%, 64% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is tomato accessible for body text on a white background?+
Tomato on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.95:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for tomato?+
The nearest Pantone match for Tomato (#FF6347) is 7713 C Neon Coral, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Tomato in design

Practical guidance for using tomato (#FF6347) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Tomato (#FF6347) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Tomato (#FF6347) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

Tomato flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — tomato can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

Tomato works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use Tomato

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of tomato (#FF6347). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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