Black and Tomato

Tonal Accent color combination with 5.43:1 contrast ratio

#000000

#EF4026

Color Values

Black

HEX #000000

RGB 0, 0, 0

HSL 0, 0%, 0%

Tomato

HEX #EF4026

RGB 239, 64, 38

HSL 8, 86%, 54%

Harmony: Tonal Accent

One color is neutral and the other carries the chroma, which is a reliable formula for balanced design. The neutral gives the eye somewhere to rest while the chromatic color provides the focal point.

The hue angle between Black and Tomato is 8 degrees (though one or both colors are achromatic, so hue angle is less relevant than lightness contrast). You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

5.43:1

Black background with Tomato text

AA normal text, AAA large text

UI Preview

Black surface

Sample text on a black background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Tomato surface

Sample text on a tomato background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #000000;
  --color-b: #EF4026;
  --color-a-rgb: 0, 0, 0;
  --color-b-rgb: 239, 64, 38;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Black and Tomato",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Black",
      "hex": "#000000",
      "rgb": [
        0,
        0,
        0
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Tomato",
      "hex": "#EF4026",
      "rgb": [
        239,
        64,
        38
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Tonal Accent",
  "contrastRatio": 5.43
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do black and tomato go together?

Yes. Black and Tomato form a tonal accent color combination. One color is neutral and the other carries the chroma, which is a reliable formula for balanced design. The neutral gives the eye somewhere to rest while the chromatic color provides the focal point. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.43:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between black and tomato?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Black (#000000) and Tomato (#EF4026) is 5.43:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use black and tomato in design?

A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. If one color is significantly darker, use it for text or structural elements and the lighter one for backgrounds. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for black and tomato?

Black has the hex code #000000 and RGB values rgb(0, 0, 0). Tomato has the hex code #EF4026 and RGB values rgb(239, 64, 38). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.