Blazing

Also known as: Carmine Pink, Strawberry Avalanche, Furious Piñata, Mandarin Red

Expect confident and commanding associations from Blazing — a medium red well suited to 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.

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)

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: 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 — 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 Blazing

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

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

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 3.73:1

AA failAAA failAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 5.63:1

AA passAAA failAA large pass

Best text color on a Blazing background: #000000

Palettes featuring Blazing

Blazing with its complement

Soft neighbors of Blazing

Blazing triad

Similar colors

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

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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