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.
Reference
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)
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: 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: 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 Fuego
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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 Fuego 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 3.51:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.98:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Fuego background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Fuego
Fuego with its complement
Soft neighbors of Fuego
Fuego triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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