Kimchi
Also known as: Crunchy Carrot , Retro Orange , Kyawthuite , Glowing Meteor
With its warm undertone, Kimchi (#ED4B00) comes across as playful and vibrant. Designers reach for it in friendly UI accents and children's products. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 5.61:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Kimchi color codes
- HEX
- #ED4B00
- RGB
- rgb(237, 75, 0)
- RGBA
- rgba(237, 75, 0, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(19, 100%, 46%)
- HSV
- hsv(19, 100%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 68%, 100%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(56.0 61.5 67.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(63.6% 0.208 38.0)
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: orangered #FF4500 · ΔE 3.3
- RAL 2017: RAL orange #FA4402 · ΔE 2.6 · 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 Kimchi 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 Kimchi
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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 Kimchi 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 3.75:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.61:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Kimchi background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Kimchi
Kimchi with its complement
Soft neighbors of Kimchi
Kimchi triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Orangealicious #EE5511 · ΔE 1.9
- Fiery Glow #F0531C · ΔE 2.4
- Flame #E25822 · ΔE 2.9
- Magma #FF4E01 · ΔE 3.5
- Fire Opal #FD3C06 · ΔE 3.8
- Coquelicot #FF3800 · ΔE 4.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Kimchi is closest to Blue Ocean .
FAQ
Kimchi FAQs
What color is Kimchi?
Kimchi is a medium orange with the hex code #ED4B00. In HSL terms it has a hue of 19°, 100% saturation, and 46% lightness.
What is the hex code for Kimchi?
The hex code for Kimchi is #ED4B00. In RGB it's rgb(237, 75, 0), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 68%, 100%, 7%).
What colors go well with Kimchi?
Kimchi pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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