Blazing
Also known as: Carmine Pink , Strawberry Avalanche , Furious Piñata , Mandarin Red
A vivid red with a confident and commanding character, Blazing works well for call-to-action buttons and food branding. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.63:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Blazing color codes
- HEX
- #E94E41
- RGB
- rgb(233, 78, 65)
- RGBA
- rgba(233, 78, 65, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(5, 79%, 58%)
- HSV
- hsv(5, 72%, 91%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 67%, 72%, 9%)
- LAB
- lab(56.0 60.1 42.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(63.7% 0.193 28.5)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →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
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: tomato #FF6347 · ΔE 6.9
- RAL 2012: Salmon orange #DB6A50 · ΔE 6.0 · 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 Blazing 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Blazing
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Blazing by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 3.73:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.63:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Blazing background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Blazing
Blazing with its complement
Soft neighbors of Blazing
Blazing triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Cascara #EE4433 · ΔE 2.5
- Flamboyant #F73D37 · ΔE 2.6
- Opal Flame #E95C4B · ΔE 2.6
- Carpaccio #E34234 · ΔE 3.0
- Tiger Lily #E1583F · ΔE 3.1
- Pimento #DC5D47 · ΔE 3.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Blazing is closest to Oasis .
FAQ
Blazing FAQs
What color is Blazing?
Blazing is a medium red with the hex code #E94E41. In HSL terms it has a hue of 5°, 79% saturation, and 58% lightness.
What is the hex code for Blazing?
The hex code for Blazing is #E94E41. In RGB it's rgb(233, 78, 65), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 67%, 72%, 9%).
What colors go well with Blazing?
Blazing pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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