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Paprika color

A smoky red-orange named after the ground pepper spice. It brings warmth to fall wardrobes, rustic kitchens and food branding, and pairs naturally with cream, olive and mustard.

Also known as: Paprika red.

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The hex code for paprika is #AD3D1F. In RGB it is rgb(173, 61, 31), in HSL hsl(13, 70%, 40%) and in CMYK 0, 65, 82, 32.

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About paprika

Paprika (#AD3D1F) is a warm, mid-tone, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the reds family. It mixes 173 red, 61 green and 31 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in fall fashion, kitchens, food.

Swatch of Paprika with its shades from light to dark · #AD3D1F
Paprika · #AD3D1F

Paprika shades and tints

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Paprika color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Bondi blue
AnalogousClose to: Rose red, Dark goldenrod
TriadicClose to: Forest green, Ultramarine
Split complementaryClose to: Jungle green, Cobalt blue
TetradicClose to: Kelly green, Bondi blue, Grape purple

Paprika color palettes

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Monochromatic palette · Paprika
Analogous palette · Paprika
Complementary palette · Paprika
Triadic palette · Paprika
With neutrals palette · Paprika
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Paprika contrast with text

White textContrast 6.1:1 · AA
Black textContrast 3.5:1 · AA large text

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --paprika: #AD3D1F;
  --paprika-rgb: 173, 61, 31;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--paprika); }
.text { color: var(--paprika); }

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Swatch of Paprika with its shades from light to dark · #AD3D1F
Swatch of Paprika with its shades from light to dark · #AD3D1F

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for paprika?

The hex code for paprika is #AD3D1F. In RGB it is rgb(173, 61, 31), in HSL hsl(13, 70%, 40%) and in CMYK 0, 65, 82, 32.

What is the complementary color of paprika?

Its complement on the color wheel is #1F8FAD, close to bondi blue. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on paprika?

Yes. The contrast with white is 6.1:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).