Fire Bolt
Also known as: Sinopia , Tennis Court , Lava Smoothie , Mellow Mango
There is a friendly and enthusiastic quality to Fire Bolt. The vivid, warm orange at #CC4411 rewards 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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: 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: 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Fire Bolt
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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 Bolt 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 4.77:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.40:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Fire Bolt background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Fire Bolt
Fire Bolt with its complement
Soft neighbors of Fire Bolt
Fire Bolt triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Red Panda #C34B1B · ΔE 2.0
- Mahogany #C04000 · ΔE 3.3
- Bolognese #BB4400 · ΔE 4.4
- Titian Red #BD5620 · ΔE 5.0
- Dark Orange #C65102 · ΔE 5.2
- Furnace #DD4124 · ΔE 5.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Fire Bolt is closest to Waikiki .
FAQ
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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