Hot Shot
Also known as: Karaka Orange , Chinese Goldfish , Burning Tomato , Heating Lamp
Few reds feel this vivid. Hot Shot leans warm and passionate and urgent, which points it toward sale banners and sportswear. Set it against a cyan accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 5.72:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Hot Shot color codes
- HEX
- #EC4F28
- RGB
- rgb(236, 79, 40)
- RGBA
- rgba(236, 79, 40, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(12, 84%, 54%)
- HSV
- hsv(12, 83%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 67%, 83%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(56.5 60.1 55.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(64.0% 0.200 34.7)
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: orangered #FF4500 · ΔE 4.5
- RAL 2017: RAL orange #FA4402 · ΔE 3.9 · 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 Shot 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- 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 Shot
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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 Shot 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 3.67:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.72:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Hot Shot background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Hot Shot
Hot Shot with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hot Shot
Hot Shot triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Fuego #EE5533 · ΔE 1.8
- Tomato #EF4026 · ΔE 2.9
- Fiery Glow #F0531C · ΔE 2.9
- Langoustine #DC5226 · ΔE 3.1
- Dynamite #FF4422 · ΔE 3.1
- Salametti #E25E31 · ΔE 3.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Hot Shot is closest to Rainy Mood .
FAQ
Hot Shot FAQs
What color is Hot Shot?
Hot Shot is a medium red with the hex code #EC4F28. In HSL terms it has a hue of 12°, 84% saturation, and 54% lightness.
What is the hex code for Hot Shot?
The hex code for Hot Shot is #EC4F28. In RGB it's rgb(236, 79, 40), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 67%, 83%, 7%).
What colors go well with Hot Shot?
Hot Shot pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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