Arcade Fire

Also known as: Rage of Quel’Danas, Thermic Orange, Vermilion, Chilli Crab

Arcade Fire is what happens when red turns medium and vivid. The effect is bold and energetic, made for food branding and sale banners. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 5.12:1 on black clears AA.

Arcade Fire color codes

HEX
#EE3311
RGB
rgb(238, 51, 17)
RGBA
rgba(238, 51, 17, 1)
HSL
hsl(9, 87%, 50%)
HSV
hsv(9, 93%, 93%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 79%, 93%, 7%)
LAB
lab(53.4 69.4 62.7)
OKLCH
oklch(61.7% 0.225 32.0)

Color intelligence

sRGB safeShifts in CMYK print

Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print — request a physical proof for brand-critical work.

Temperature

CoolWarm

warm

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: red#FF0000 · ΔE 2.9
  • RAL 3024 — Luminous red#F70000 · ΔE 2.6 · approximate

RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.

Where Arcade Fire works

  • Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
  • Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
  • Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
  • Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
  • Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
  • Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Arcade Fire

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Arcade Fire by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 4.10:1

AA failAAA failAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 5.12:1

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Best text color on a Arcade Fire background: #000000

Palettes featuring Arcade Fire

Arcade Fire with its complement

Soft neighbors of Arcade Fire

Arcade Fire triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Arcade Fire is closest to Oasis.

Arcade Fire FAQs

What color is Arcade Fire?

Arcade Fire is a medium red with the hex code #EE3311. In HSL terms it has a hue of 9°, 87% saturation, and 50% lightness.

What is the hex code for Arcade Fire?

The hex code for Arcade Fire is #EE3311. In RGB it's rgb(238, 51, 17), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 79%, 93%, 7%).

What colors go well with Arcade Fire?

Arcade Fire pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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