Rich Carmine

HEX: #D70040 | Modern Palette

On White
5.30:1
PASS
On Black
3.96:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#D70040
RGB
215, 0, 64
HSL
342°, 100% ,42%
CMYK
0, 100, 70, 16

About Rich Carmine

Rich Carmine (#D70040) is a color with RGB(215, 0, 64) and HSL(342.1°, 100%, 42.2%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #00D797, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #40D700 and #0040D7. The name comes from carminium (Latin).

  • HEX: #D70040
  • RGB: 215, 0, 64
  • HSL: 342.1°, 100%, 42.2%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #00D797
  • Triadic colors: #40D700, #0040D7
  • The name comes from carminium (Latin).

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Color Palettes

Rich Carmine #D70040 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

Rich Carmine #D70040 pairs with #00D797 as its complementary color, and #40D700 and #0040D7 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 Rich Carmine #D70040 moves from dark #1A0008 tones through the base color to lighter #FFE6ED tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #7B7B36
Protanopia #4D4D42
Tritanopia #D61313
Achromatopsia #6B6B6B

Frequently Asked Questions

Rich Carmine (#D70040) is a color with RGB(215, 0, 64) and HSL(342.1°, 100%, 42.2%).

#D70040 pairs strongly with #00D797 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#D70040 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#D70040 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Rich Carmine is linked to carminium from Latin, meaning crimson, scarlet.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word carminium
Meaning crimson, scarlet
Language Latin
First Recorded Use Late Middle Ages

History

The word 'carmine' derives from the Medieval Latin 'carminium', which itself is thought to be a hybrid word combining Arabic 'qirmiz' (kermes, the insect from which a red dye was obtained) and Latin 'minium' (red lead). The pigment carmine, specifically cochineal carmine, became widely known and used in Europe after the Spanish conquest of Mexico in the 16th century, as cochineal insects (Dactylopius coccus) were native to the Americas and produced a much more vibrant and stable red dye than the kermes insect previously used in Europe. 'Rich Carmine' is a modern descriptive term for a particularly deep and vibrant shade of carmine, often associated with the hexadecimal color #d70040.

First Recorded Use

16th century (for 'carmine' as a pigment)

Cultural Associations

Carmine has been historically significant in art, textiles, and cosmetics due to its intense red hue. It was a prized pigment for painters, offering a brilliant red that was often used for drapery, robes, and other elements requiring a strong red. In textiles, it was used for dyeing luxurious fabrics. Its association with richness and intensity continues, with 'Rich Carmine' evoking a sense of opulence and strong visual impact. It's a color often seen in branding for luxury goods, fashion, and anything aiming for a bold, sophisticated red.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #D70040;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #D70040;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #D70040;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #D70040,
        #00D797
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #D70040,
        #00D797
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$rich-carmine: #D70040;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$rich-carmine-r: 215;
$rich-carmine-g: 0;
$rich-carmine-b: 64;

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