What is the hex code for Carmine?

Carmine is #D60036 (oklch(0.554 0.223 20.3) in OKLCH, Lab 45.89 71.48 36.48).

Is Carmine readable on white?

Against white, Carmine measures 5.37:1 WCAG (AA) and APCA Lc 74. Against #0F172A: 3.33:1, Fail.

How do I use Carmine in Colorise Pro?

Open Carmine in the Colorise Pro color picker for harmonies, or seed Studio with #D60036 to grow a full OKLCH token ramp.

Named color · #D60036

Carmine

#D60036

oklch(0.554 0.223 20.3)

Lab 45.89 71.48 36.48

HEX

#D60036

OKLCH

oklch(0.554 0.223 20.3)

CIE Lab

45.89 71.48 36.48

RGB

214 0 54

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Readability

On white

5.37:1 · Lc 74

On #0F172A

3.33:1 · Lc 27

Fail

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

About Carmine

Carmine sits at oklch(0.554 0.223 20.3) in OKLCH — lightness, chroma, and hue expressed perceptually — and #D60036 in sRGB. Use it as a seed in Colorise Pro Studio to grow a token ramp, or send it to the picker to explore harmonies and scales. Browse more named colors in the color names directory.

FAQ

What is the hex code for Carmine?: #D60036 — also oklch(0.554 0.223 20.3) and Lab 45.89 71.48 36.48.
Can I use Carmine for text on white?: On white: 5.37:1 (AA), APCA Lc 74. On dark ink: 3.33:1 (Fail). Check pairs in the contrast tool.

Named color · #D60036

Carmine

#D60036

oklch(0.554 0.223 20.3)

Lab 45.89 71.48 36.48

HEX

#D60036

OKLCH

oklch(0.554 0.223 20.3)

CIE Lab

45.89 71.48 36.48

RGB

214 0 54

Open in Picker Open in Studio Check contrast All color codes

Readability

On white

5.37:1 · Lc 74

On #0F172A

3.33:1 · Lc 27

Fail

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

About Carmine

FAQ

What is the hex code for Carmine?: #D60036 — also oklch(0.554 0.223 20.3) and Lab 45.89 71.48 36.48.
Can I use Carmine for text on white?: On white: 5.37:1 (AA), APCA Lc 74. On dark ink: 3.33:1 (Fail). Check pairs in the contrast tool.