PANTONE Poppy Red
Rich Professional Red
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE Poppy Red
#DC323B
#D1232C
#B71F27
#A11B22
#8C181D
#761419
#5C1013
#460C0F
#30080A
#160405
Tints — Lightening PANTONE Poppy Red
#DC323B
#E0484F
#E35960
#E76F75
#EA858A
#EE9B9F
#F1ACB0
#F5C2C4
#F8D8D9
#FBE9EA
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#DC343B
#32DCD4
Analogous
#DC3290
#DC343B
#DC7F32
Triadic
#DC343B
#3BDC32
#323BDC
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 18-1664 TPG | #DD383D | ΔE 1.12 | |
| PANTONE 185 CP | #E2373F | ΔE 1.84 | |
| PANTONE 18-1662 TPG | #DB3A3F | ΔE 2.73 | |
| PANTONE 18-1763 TPG | #D6323C | ΔE 3.05 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #DC343B;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #DC343B;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DC343B 0%, #A11B22 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA PASSAAA FAIL
Recommendation: Use black text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#4C483B (Red Blind)
#4C483B (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#706339 (Green Blind)
#706339 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#FF2837 (Blue Blind)
#FF2837 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE Poppy Red is a highly saturated red with medium tonality. Its HEX value is #DC343B, placing it in the red region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 357°.
This mid-range tone offers excellent versatility, working in both digital interfaces and print applications. It provides strong visual impact while maintaining readability when paired with light or dark text.
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