Rich Carmine
HEX: #D70040 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#D70040
215, 0, 64
342°, 100% ,42%
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).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #D70040 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
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.
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);
}