Colors that go with tomato

#FF6347 · warm red · hue 9° · best text: #000000

Ten combinations ranked by measurable criteria — hue harmony, WCAG contrast with tomato, lightness spread and saturation compatibility. Every pairing lists why it works.

Ready-to-use palette

#FF6347
#800000
#E9DCC9
#040273
#1B2A4A
#FAFAF9
#ff6347 #800000 #e9dcc9 #040273 #1b2a4a #fafaf9
#FF6347 #800000 #E9DCC9 #040273 #1B2A4A #FAFAF9
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Best combinations — ranked

#1

Maroon #800000

· Same hue family as tomato (Δh 9°) — guaranteed harmony
· UI contrast with the anchor (3.72:1, passes AA large text)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 37) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
3.7:1
vs tomato
#2

Warm Beige #E9DCC9

· Analogous hue (Δh ≈26°) — neighbors on the color wheel
· Close value pairing (2.18:1) — use for large surfaces, not small text
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 26) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
2.2:1
vs tomato
#3

Deep Blue #040273

· Triadic harmony (Δh ≈128°) — balanced three-way contrast
· Text-safe contrast with the anchor (5.65:1, passes WCAG AA)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 51) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
5.7:1
vs tomato
#4

Navy Blue #1B2A4A

· Split-complementary angle (Δh ≈148°) — strong but softer than direct complement
· Text-safe contrast with the anchor (4.83:1, passes WCAG AA)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 45) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
4.8:1
vs tomato
#5

Charcoal #36454F

· Complementary hue (Δh ≈165°) — maximum hue contrast
· UI contrast with the anchor (3.36:1, passes AA large text)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 34) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
3.4:1
vs tomato
#6

Midnight Blue #191970

· Triadic harmony (Δh ≈129°) — balanced three-way contrast
· Text-safe contrast with the anchor (5.04:1, passes WCAG AA)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 46) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
5.0:1
vs tomato
#7

Darkblue #00008B

· Triadic harmony (Δh ≈129°) — balanced three-way contrast
· Text-safe contrast with the anchor (5.19:1, passes WCAG AA)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 47) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
5.2:1
vs tomato
#8

Indigo #4B0082

· UI contrast with the anchor (4.4:1, passes AA large text)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 42) — clear visual hierarchy
· Similar saturation (100% vs 100%) — both vivid
contrast
4.4:1
vs tomato
#9

Dark Blue #00035B

· Triadic harmony (Δh ≈131°) — balanced three-way contrast
· Text-safe contrast with the anchor (6.12:1, passes WCAG AA)
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 55) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
6.1:1
vs tomato
#10

Baby Green #8CFF9E

· Triadic harmony (Δh ≈120°) — balanced three-way contrast
· Close value pairing (2.37:1) — use for large surfaces, not small text
· Strong lightness separation (ΔL* 29) — clear visual hierarchy
contrast
2.4:1
vs tomato

Why these and not others

Pairings are scored against hue-harmony angles (0°/30°/60°/90°/120°/150°/180°), WCAG contrast ratio with tomato, lightness separation and saturation/chroma compatibility. Near-identical colors (ΔE₀₀ < 3.5) are excluded — every entry adds real information.

FAQ

What colors go with tomato?

Maroon, Warm Beige, Deep Blue, Navy Blue and Charcoal rank highest for tomato (#FF6347) by hue harmony, contrast and saturation compatibility. The full ranked list is on this page with the reasoning for each pairing.

What is the complementary color of tomato?

The complementary hue of tomato (hue 9°) sits at hue 189°. The closest named colors on that side of the wheel are listed in the combinations above.

Is tomato a warm or cool color?

Tomato is a warm color (hue 9°). It pairs naturally with warm neutrals and earthy tones.