Flamboyant
Also known as: Pelati , Chilled Chilly , Vermilion Bird , Red Orange
With its warm undertone, Flamboyant (#F73D37) comes across as bold and energetic. Designers reach for it in food branding and sale banners. Flamboyant plays well with cyan tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 5.68:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Flamboyant color codes
- HEX
- #F73D37
- RGB
- rgb(247, 61, 55)
- RGBA
- rgba(247, 61, 55, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(2, 92%, 59%)
- HSV
- hsv(2, 78%, 97%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 75%, 78%, 3%)
- LAB
- lab(56.4 69.8 49.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(64.3% 0.223 27.5)
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: red #FF0000 · ΔE 6.4
- RAL 3026: Luminous bright red #FF0000 · ΔE 6.4 · 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 Flamboyant 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 Flamboyant
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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 Flamboyant 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 3.70:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.68:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Flamboyant background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Flamboyant
Flamboyant with its complement
Soft neighbors of Flamboyant
Flamboyant triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Pelati #FF3333 · ΔE 1.3
- Cascara #EE4433 · ΔE 2.2
- Red Coral #FF4040 · ΔE 2.3
- Blazing #E94E41 · ΔE 2.6
- Hotspot #FF4433 · ΔE 2.9
- Red Stop #FF2222 · ΔE 3.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Flamboyant is closest to Rainy Mood .
FAQ
Flamboyant FAQs
What color is Flamboyant?
Flamboyant is a medium red with the hex code #F73D37. In HSL terms it has a hue of 2°, 92% saturation, and 59% lightness.
What is the hex code for Flamboyant?
The hex code for Flamboyant is #F73D37. In RGB it's rgb(247, 61, 55), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 75%, 78%, 3%).
What colors go well with Flamboyant?
Flamboyant pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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