Coquelicot

HEX: #FF3800 | Modern Palette

On White
3.61:1
FAIL
On Black
5.82:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FF3800
RGB
255, 56, 0
HSL
13°, 100% ,50%
CMYK
0, 78, 100, 0

About Coquelicot

Coquelicot (#FF3800) is a color with RGB(255, 56, 0) and HSL(13.2°, 100%, 50%). 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 #00C7FF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #00FF38 and #3800FF. The name comes from coquelicot (French).

  • HEX: #FF3800
  • RGB: 255, 56, 0
  • HSL: 13.2°, 100%, 50%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #00C7FF
  • Triadic colors: #00FF38, #3800FF
  • The name comes from coquelicot (French).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

Coquelicot #FF3800 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

Coquelicot #FF3800 pairs with #00C7FF as its complementary color, and #00FF38 and #3800FF 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 Coquelicot #FF3800 moves from dark #1A0600 tones through the base color to lighter #FFEBE6 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 #999900
Protanopia #6A6A0E
Tritanopia #FF3434
Achromatopsia #878787

Frequently Asked Questions

Coquelicot (#FF3800) is a color with RGB(255, 56, 0) and HSL(13.2°, 100%, 50%).

#FF3800 pairs strongly with #00C7FF as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FF3800 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#FF3800 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Coquelicot is linked to coquelicot from French, meaning poppy (specifically the common poppy, Papaver rhoeas).

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word coquelicot
Meaning poppy (specifically the common poppy, Papaver rhoeas)
Language French
First Recorded Use Late 18th Century

History

The color 'coquelicot' is directly inspired by the vivid orange-red petals of the common poppy (Papaver rhoeas), a flower ubiquitous in European fields. This flower has long been a symbol of remembrance, sleep, and peace, particularly after World War I. The color name gained popularity in France and subsequently in English-speaking countries, often associated with a bright, cheerful, yet sometimes poignant hue. It was a fashionable color in the Regency era and has seen periodic resurgences in fashion and design.

First Recorded Use

The word 'coquelicot' itself has roots in Old French, possibly onomatopoeic from the sound of a rooster ('coq') or related to the flower's 'cock's comb' appearance. Its use as a specific color name, particularly for the vibrant orange-red shade, became more prominent in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, especially in fashion and textiles.

Cultural Associations

In France, the coquelicot is a beloved wildflower, often seen in fields and along roadsides. It is sometimes considered a symbol of rural beauty and simplicity. While not as globally recognized as the 'poppy red' associated with remembrance (which is often a deeper red), 'coquelicot' specifically evokes the brighter, more orange-tinged red of the wild poppy. It's a color that suggests vibrancy, nature, and a touch of rustic charm. It has been used in art, fashion, and interior design to add a lively, warm accent.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FF3800;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FF3800;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FF3800;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FF3800,
        #00C7FF
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FF3800,
        #00C7FF
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$coquelicot: #FF3800;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$coquelicot-r: 255;
$coquelicot-g: 56;
$coquelicot-b: 0;

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