Spanish Carmine

HEX: #D10047 | Modern Palette

On White
5.52:1
PASS
On Black
3.80:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#D10047
RGB
209, 0, 71
HSL
339°, 100% ,81%
CMYK
0, 100, 66.03, 18.04

About Spanish Carmine

Spanish Carmine (#D10047) is a color with RGB(209, 0, 71) and HSL(339.62°, 100%, 81.96%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #00D18A, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #47D100 and #0047D1. The name comes from Spanish Carmine (English).

  • HEX: #D10047
  • RGB: 209, 0, 71
  • HSL: 339.62°, 100%, 81.96%
  • Mood: Playful
  • Style: Neon, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #00D18A
  • Triadic colors: #47D100, #0047D1
  • The name comes from Spanish Carmine (English).

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Color Palettes

Spanish Carmine #D10047 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.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Spanish Carmine #D10047 pairs with #00D18A as its complementary color, and #47D100 and #0047D1 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 Spanish Carmine #D10047 moves from dark #1A0009 tones through the base color to lighter #FFE6EE tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful
Style
Neon Warm
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #77773F
Protanopia #4B4B49
Tritanopia #D01616
Achromatopsia #696969

Frequently Asked Questions

Spanish Carmine (#D10047) is a color with RGB(209, 0, 71) and HSL(339.62°, 100%, 81.96%).

#D10047 pairs strongly with #00D18A as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#D10047 is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Neon, Warm styles.

#D10047 is commonly associated with Playful.

The name Spanish Carmine is linked to Spanish Carmine from English, meaning A deep red color, reminiscent of the carmine dye historically associated with Spain..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Spanish Carmine
Meaning A deep red color, reminiscent of the carmine dye historically associated with Spain.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th - Early 20th Century (as a specific color name)

History

Carmine dye, a brilliant red pigment, is derived from carminic acid produced by cochineal insects. These insects are native to tropical and subtropical South America and Mexico. After the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, cochineal became one of Mexico's most important exports, second only to silver. Spain held a near-monopoly on cochineal trade for centuries, making it a highly valued commodity for dyeing textiles in Europe. The specific color 'Spanish Carmine' likely refers to a rich, vibrant red associated with this historical trade and the quality of Spanish-controlled cochineal. It's a color that evokes the deep reds found in traditional Spanish art, textiles, and bullfighting regalia.

First Recorded Use

The term 'carmine' itself has a longer history, derived from the Arabic 'qirmiz' (crimson) and Latin 'carminus'. The 'Spanish' qualifier likely emerged to distinguish a particular shade or intensity of carmine, possibly referencing the quality or prevalence of cochineal dye (from which carmine is made) in Spanish trade and colonial history.

Cultural Associations

The color 'Spanish Carmine' carries strong associations with Spanish culture, including flamenco dresses, bullfighting capes (muletas), and the rich pigments used in Spanish Baroque painting. It symbolizes passion, drama, and the vibrant spirit often attributed to Spain. The historical significance of cochineal to Spain's economy also imbues the color with a sense of colonial power and trade.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #D10047;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #D10047;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #D10047;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #D10047,
        #A3FFE0
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #D10047,
        #A3FFE0
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$spanish-carmine: #D10047;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$spanish-carmine-r: 209;
$spanish-carmine-g: 0;
$spanish-carmine-b: 71;

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