Fire Ant
Also known as: Sugar Coated Almond , Camel Fur , Hawaiian Sunset , Crema
Fire Ant is what happens when orange turns rich and vivid. The effect is warm and inviting, made for autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Set it against a cyan accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.01:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Fire Ant color codes
- HEX
- #BE6400
- RGB
- rgb(190, 100, 0)
- RGBA
- rgba(190, 100, 0, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(32, 100%, 37%)
- HSV
- hsv(32, 100%, 75%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 47%, 100%, 25%)
- LAB
- lab(52.5 33.3 60.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(59.7% 0.145 56.6)
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 and translates well to print.
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: chocolate #D2691E · ΔE 5.8
- RAL 8023: Orange brown #A65E2F · ΔE 8.4 · 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 Fire Ant works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks. Use sparingly in UI.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Fire Ant
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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 Fire Ant 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 4.19:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.01:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Fire Ant background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Fire Ant
Fire Ant with its complement
Soft neighbors of Fire Ant
Fire Ant triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Ginger #B06500 · ΔE 3.8
- Cajeta #C46D29 · ΔE 4.3
- Cinnamon #D26911 · ΔE 4.9
- Meteor #BB7431 · ΔE 5.5
- Solar Ash #CC6622 · ΔE 5.6
- Copper #B87333 · ΔE 5.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Fire Ant is closest to Forget-Me-Not .
FAQ
Fire Ant FAQs
What color is Fire Ant?
Fire Ant is a dark orange with the hex code #BE6400. In HSL terms it has a hue of 32°, 100% saturation, and 37% lightness.
What is the hex code for Fire Ant?
The hex code for Fire Ant is #BE6400. In RGB it's rgb(190, 100, 0), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 47%, 100%, 25%).
What colors go well with Fire Ant?
Fire Ant pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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