Hot Chilli
Also known as: Crimson Warrior, Burnt Ochre, Orange Vermillion, Glowing Coals
A lively red with a bold and energetic character, Hot Chilli works beautifully 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).
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Hot Chilli
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.94:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.25:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Hot Chilli background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Hot Chilli
Hot Chilli with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hot Chilli
Hot Chilli triad
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.
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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