Red vs Tomato

What is the difference between Red and Tomato?

Comparing Red (#FF0000) and Tomato (#FF6347) reveals interesting optical contrasts. There is minimal difference in saturation, indicating both hues carry a comparable level of purity. From a lightness perspective, Tomato reflects considerably more light. Sitting near each other on the spectrum (9° apart), they offer a smooth visual flow.

Design recommendations for Red vs Tomato

From a design standpoint, these colors serve different layout roles. The darker Red is excellent for text elements, borders, and structural divs to anchor the page, whereas the more luminous Tomato works best for highlights, background sections, or notification badges. Ensure contrast checks are verified for text readability.

Readability & Contrast Testing

Visual test showing black and white text overlay readability on both colors.

Red Typography

Preview of dark and light text elements rendered over a solid Red background canvas.

White Text: 4.00:1 Black Text: 5.25:1

Tomato Typography

Preview of dark and light text elements rendered over a solid Tomato background canvas.

White Text: 2.95:1 Black Text: 7.13:1

Technical Specifications Comparison

Format / Value Red Tomato Delta / Difference
HEX Code #FF0000 #FF6347 -
RGB Channels rgb(255, 0, 0) rgb(255, 99, 71) R:0 | G:+99 | B:+71
HSL Values hsl(0°, 100%, 50%) hsl(9°, 100%, 64%) H:+9° | S:0% | L:+14%
CMYK (Print) cmyk(0%, 100%, 100%, 0%) cmyk(0%, 61%, 72%, 0%) -

Individual Color References

Red Reference Sheet HEX, RGB, HSL and print codes
Tomato Reference Sheet HEX, RGB, HSL and print codes
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