Coin Slot
Also known as: Fēi Hóng Scarlet , Flare Gun , Dragon’s Fire , Lurid Red
Coin Slot is what happens when orange turns medium and vivid. The effect is warm and inviting, made for friendly UI accents and children's products. For contrast, pair it with a cyan from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (6.09:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Coin Slot color codes
- HEX
- #FF4411
- RGB
- rgb(255, 68, 17)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 68, 17, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(13, 100%, 53%)
- HSV
- hsv(13, 93%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 73%, 93%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(58.4 69.6 67.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(66.0% 0.229 34.2)
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: orangered #FF4500 · ΔE 1.5
- RAL 2017: RAL orange #FA4402 · ΔE 1.6 · 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 Coin Slot 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 Coin Slot
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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 Coin Slot 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 3.45:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.09:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Coin Slot background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Coin Slot
Coin Slot with its complement
Soft neighbors of Coin Slot
Coin Slot triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Fire Opal #FD3C06 · ΔE 1.3
- Coquelicot #FF3800 · ΔE 1.5
- Dynamite #FF4422 · ΔE 2.3
- Fiery Glow #F0531C · ΔE 2.9
- Magma #FF4E01 · ΔE 2.9
- Carrot Lava #FC5A1F · ΔE 3.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Coin Slot is closest to Aquarius .
FAQ
Coin Slot FAQs
What color is Coin Slot?
Coin Slot is a medium orange with the hex code #FF4411. In HSL terms it has a hue of 13°, 100% saturation, and 53% lightness.
What is the hex code for Coin Slot?
The hex code for Coin Slot is #FF4411. In RGB it's rgb(255, 68, 17), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 73%, 93%, 0%).
What colors go well with Coin Slot?
Coin Slot pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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