Tomato vs Red

What is the difference between Tomato and Red?

Comparing Tomato (#FF6347) and Red (#FF0000) reveals interesting optical contrasts. Both colors share a very similar saturation index, making their color intensity nearly equal. Under screen illumination, Tomato has a higher brightness and reflectivity. They have a close hue coordinate distance of 9°, representing a harmonized adjacent relationship.

Design recommendations for Tomato vs Red

When choosing between Tomato and Red for interface designs, consider their visual weight. Since Red is darker, it serves as a solid base for structural layouts or heavy typography, while the lighter Tomato is ideal for backgrounds or high-visibility accents. Testing their contrast ratio is essential to meet WCAG accessibility guidelines.

Readability & Contrast Testing

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

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

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

Technical Specifications Comparison

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

Individual Color References

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