Flame Seal
Also known as: Goldfinch, Biotic Orb, Tamarack Yellow, Minions
Flame Seal sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a vivid yellow that feels cheerful and optimistic. Try it in summer palettes and highlights and warnings. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (15.87:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Flame Seal color codes
- HEX
- #F4E25A
- RGB
- rgb(244, 226, 90)
- RGBA
- rgba(244, 226, 90, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(53, 88%, 65%)
- HSV
- hsv(53, 63%, 96%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 7%, 63%, 4%)
- LAB
- lab(89.5 -5.0 66.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(90.3% 0.154 101.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: khaki#F0E68C · ΔE 6.4
- RAL 1016 — Sulfur yellow#F1DD38 · ΔE 2.8 · 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 Flame Seal works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent — pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- 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.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Flame Seal
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Flame Seal 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 1.32:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 15.87:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Flame Seal background: #000000
Palettes featuring Flame Seal
Flame Seal with its complement
Soft neighbors of Flame Seal
Flame Seal triad
Similar colors
- Goldfinch#F8E462 · ΔE 1.0
- Minions#F3DD51 · ΔE 1.5
- Pollination#EEDD66 · ΔE 2.2
- Corn#FBEC5D · ΔE 2.3
- Yellowish#FAEE66 · ΔE 2.8
- Limon#F7EB73 · ΔE 3.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Flame Seal is closest to Icy Plains.
Flame Seal FAQs
What color is Flame Seal?
Flame Seal is a medium yellow with the hex code #F4E25A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 53°, 88% saturation, and 65% lightness.
What is the hex code for Flame Seal?
The hex code for Flame Seal is #F4E25A. In RGB it's rgb(244, 226, 90), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 7%, 63%, 4%).
What colors go well with Flame Seal?
Flame Seal pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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