Fuego
Also known as: Burning Tomato, Benihi Red, Day Glow Orange, Hot Shot
Fuego is what happens when red turns medium and vivid. The effect is confident and commanding, made for sportswear and call-to-action buttons. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a cyan keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.98:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Fuego color codes
- HEX
- #EE5533
- RGB
- rgb(238, 85, 51)
- RGBA
- rgba(238, 85, 51, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(11, 85%, 57%)
- HSV
- hsv(11, 79%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 64%, 79%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(57.8 58.7 51.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(65.1% 0.195 34.0)
Color intelligence
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
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: tomato#FF6347 · ΔE 5.0
- RAL 2017 — RAL orange#FA4402 · ΔE 5.1 · 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 Fuego 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 Fuego
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Fuego 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 3.51:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.98:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Fuego background: #000000
Palettes featuring Fuego
Fuego with its complement
Soft neighbors of Fuego
Fuego triad
Similar colors
- Hot Shot#EC4F28 · ΔE 1.8
- Dynamite#FF4422 · ΔE 3.1
- Tiger Lily#E1583F · ΔE 3.2
- Tomato#EF4026 · ΔE 3.4
- Salametti#E25E31 · ΔE 3.5
- Firecracker#F2643A · ΔE 3.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Fuego is closest to Rainy Mood.
Fuego FAQs
What color is Fuego?
Fuego is a medium red with the hex code #EE5533. In HSL terms it has a hue of 11°, 85% saturation, and 57% lightness.
What is the hex code for Fuego?
The hex code for Fuego is #EE5533. In RGB it's rgb(238, 85, 51), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 64%, 79%, 7%).
What colors go well with Fuego?
Fuego pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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