Firebug
Also known as: Wet Coral, Valencia, Sunglo, Dark Salmon
Part of the red family, Firebug pairs a medium base with a passionate and urgent presence — ideal for sale banners and sportswear. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Firebug maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 5.25:1 on black clears AA.
Firebug color codes
- HEX
- #CD5C51
- RGB
- rgb(205, 92, 81)
- RGBA
- rgba(205, 92, 81, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(5, 55%, 56%)
- HSV
- hsv(5, 60%, 80%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 55%, 60%, 20%)
- LAB
- lab(53.8 45.2 29.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(61.3% 0.146 27.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: indianred#CD5C5C · ΔE 3.6
- RAL 3022 — Salmon pink#D56D56 · ΔE 5.7 · 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 Firebug 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 Firebug
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Firebug 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 4.00:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.25:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Firebug background: #000000
Palettes featuring Firebug
Firebug with its complement
Soft neighbors of Firebug
Firebug triad
Similar colors
- Cedar Chest#C95A49 · ΔE 2.2
- Barbecue#C26157 · ΔE 2.5
- Tandoori#BB5C4D · ΔE 3.8
- Pimento#DC5D47 · ΔE 4.5
- Autumn Fire#C44E4F · ΔE 5.1
- Pimm’s#C3585C · ΔE 5.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Firebug is closest to Oasis.
Firebug FAQs
What color is Firebug?
Firebug is a medium red with the hex code #CD5C51. In HSL terms it has a hue of 5°, 55% saturation, and 56% lightness.
What is the hex code for Firebug?
The hex code for Firebug is #CD5C51. In RGB it's rgb(205, 92, 81), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 55%, 60%, 20%).
What colors go well with Firebug?
Firebug pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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