Fire Bolt

Also known as: Sinopia, Tennis Court, Lava Smoothie, Mellow Mango

Expect friendly and enthusiastic associations from Fire Bolt — a medium orange well suited to fitness brands and autumn palettes. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 4.77:1.

Fire Bolt color codes

HEX
#CC4411
RGB
rgb(204, 68, 17)
RGBA
rgba(204, 68, 17, 1)
HSL
hsl(16, 85%, 43%)
HSV
hsv(16, 92%, 80%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 67%, 92%, 20%)
LAB
lab(49.0 53.3 56.2)
OKLCH
oklch(57.4% 0.181 37.7)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

warm

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: red#FF0000 · ΔE 9.2
  • RAL 2001 — Red orange#BE4E20 · ΔE 3.1 · 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 Bolt works

  • Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
  • 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: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
  • Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Fire Bolt

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Fire Bolt 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 4.77:1

AA passAAA failAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 4.40:1

AA failAAA failAA large pass

Best text color on a Fire Bolt background: #ffffff

Palettes featuring Fire Bolt

Fire Bolt with its complement

Soft neighbors of Fire Bolt

Fire Bolt triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Fire Bolt is closest to Waikiki.

Fire Bolt FAQs

What color is Fire Bolt?

Fire Bolt is a medium orange with the hex code #CC4411. In HSL terms it has a hue of 16°, 85% saturation, and 43% lightness.

What is the hex code for Fire Bolt?

The hex code for Fire Bolt is #CC4411. In RGB it's rgb(204, 68, 17), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 67%, 92%, 20%).

What colors go well with Fire Bolt?

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

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