Hot Shot
Also known as: Karaka Orange, Chinese Goldfish, Burning Tomato, Heating Lamp
Hot Shot sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a vivid red that feels passionate and urgent. Try it in 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.
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)
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: 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- 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 Shot
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.67:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.72:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Hot Shot background: #000000
Palettes featuring Hot Shot
Hot Shot with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hot Shot
Hot Shot triad
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.
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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