Pictorial Carmine

HEX: #C30B4E | Modern Palette

On White
6.04:1
PASS
On Black
3.48:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#C30B4E
RGB
195, 11, 78
HSL
338°, 94% ,76%
CMYK
0, 94.36, 60, 23.53

About Pictorial Carmine

Pictorial Carmine (#C30B4E) is a color with RGB(195, 11, 78) and HSL(338.15°, 94.36%, 76.47%). It is commonly associated with Bold, Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #0BC380, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #4EC30B and #0B4EC3. The name comes from Pictorial Carmine (English).

  • HEX: #C30B4E
  • RGB: 195, 11, 78
  • HSL: 338.15°, 94.36%, 76.47%
  • Mood: Bold, Playful
  • Style: Neon, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #0BC380
  • Triadic colors: #4EC30B, #0B4EC3
  • The name comes from Pictorial Carmine (English).

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Color Palettes

Pictorial Carmine #C30B4E is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Pictorial Carmine #C30B4E pairs with #0BC380 as its complementary color, and #4EC30B and #0B4EC3 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Pictorial Carmine #C30B4E moves from dark #18010A tones through the base color to lighter #FEE7EF tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold Playful
Style
Neon Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #707048
Protanopia #47474F
Tritanopia #C11D1D
Achromatopsia #636363

Frequently Asked Questions

Pictorial Carmine (#C30B4E) is a color with RGB(195, 11, 78) and HSL(338.15°, 94.36%, 76.47%).

#C30B4E pairs strongly with #0BC380 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#C30B4E is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Neon, Warm styles.

#C30B4E is commonly associated with Bold, Playful.

The name Pictorial Carmine is linked to Pictorial Carmine from English, meaning A vivid red color, often associated with artistic representation or a specific shade of carmine used in imagery..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Pictorial Carmine
Meaning A vivid red color, often associated with artistic representation or a specific shade of carmine used in imagery.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th - Early 20th Century

History

Carmine itself has a long history, derived from cochineal insects, and was highly valued for its intense red hue. It was used by ancient civilizations and became a significant pigment in European painting from the Renaissance onwards. The addition of 'pictorial' likely serves to differentiate this specific shade or application of carmine, perhaps implying a shade particularly suited for artistic depiction, or a more vibrant, 'picture-perfect' version of carmine. It could also refer to its use in printing or illustration where 'pictorial' elements are key.

First Recorded Use

The exact first use of 'Pictorial Carmine' as a specific color name is difficult to pinpoint precisely, but the concept of 'pictorial' colors (colors suitable for or used in pictures) and 'carmine' (a well-established red pigment) were both prevalent in art and dye industries by the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Color naming conventions became more standardized and descriptive during this period.

Cultural Associations

Carmine colors are widely associated with passion, love, danger, and luxury. In art, carmine has been used to depict rich fabrics, blood, and vibrant natural elements. 'Pictorial Carmine' specifically might evoke a sense of artistic quality or a color that is visually striking and memorable, as if 'pulled from a picture'.

Similar Named Colors
Rose Red #C21E56 ΔE 1.92
Rubine Red #D10056 ΔE 2.86
Bright Maroon #C32148 ΔE 3.28
Spanish Carmine #D10047 ΔE 4.16

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #C30B4E;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #C30B4E;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #C30B4E;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #C30B4E,
        #8AFCD2
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #C30B4E,
        #8AFCD2
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$pictorial-carmine: #C30B4E;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$pictorial-carmine-r: 195;
$pictorial-carmine-g: 11;
$pictorial-carmine-b: 78;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $pictorial-carmine;
    color: rgba($pictorial-carmine-r, $pictorial-carmine-g, $pictorial-carmine-b, 0.8);
}