Hot Chilli
Also known as: Crimson Warrior , Burnt Ochre , Orange Vermillion , Glowing Coals
Hot Chilli is what happens when red turns medium and lively. The effect is bold and energetic, made for sale banners and sportswear. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Hot Chilli maximum contrast. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (4.94:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Hot Chilli color codes
- HEX
- #B7513A
- RGB
- rgb(183, 81, 58)
- RGBA
- rgba(183, 81, 58, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(11, 52%, 47%)
- HSV
- hsv(11, 68%, 72%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 56%, 68%, 28%)
- LAB
- lab(47.9 41.1 34.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(56.1% 0.138 34.1)
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 and translates well to print.
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: sienna #A0522D · ΔE 7.1
- RAL 3033: Pearl pink #B24C43 · ΔE 4.7 · 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 Hot Chilli works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- 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: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Hot Chilli
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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 Hot Chilli 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 4.94:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.25:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Hot Chilli background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Hot Chilli
Hot Chilli with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hot Chilli
Hot Chilli triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Crimson Boy #B44933 · ΔE 2.2
- Conker #B94E41 · ΔE 3.1
- Hot Sauce #AB4F41 · ΔE 3.9
- Fox #CA4E33 · ΔE 4.0
- Barbarossa #A84734 · ΔE 4.3
- Tandoori #BB5C4D · ΔE 4.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Hot Chilli is closest to Cruising .
FAQ
Hot Chilli FAQs
What color is Hot Chilli?
Hot Chilli is a medium red with the hex code #B7513A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 11°, 52% saturation, and 47% lightness.
What is the hex code for Hot Chilli?
The hex code for Hot Chilli is #B7513A. In RGB it's rgb(183, 81, 58), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 56%, 68%, 28%).
What colors go well with Hot Chilli?
Hot Chilli pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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