Langoustine
Also known as: Obstinate Orange, Lāl Red, Firebird Tail Lights, Untamed Orange
Quietly bold and energetic, Langoustine is a warm-toned red that earns its keep in food branding and sale banners. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 5.28:1 on black clears AA.
Langoustine color codes
- HEX
- #DC5226
- RGB
- rgb(220, 82, 38)
- RGBA
- rgba(220, 82, 38, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(15, 72%, 51%)
- HSV
- hsv(15, 83%, 86%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 63%, 83%, 14%)
- LAB
- lab(54.1 53.5 53.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(61.8% 0.182 37.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: orangered#FF4500 · ΔE 6.2
- RAL 2010 — Signal orange#D4652F · ΔE 5.2 · 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 Langoustine 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 Langoustine
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Langoustine 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 3.98:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.28:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Langoustine background: #000000
Palettes featuring Langoustine
Langoustine with its complement
Soft neighbors of Langoustine
Langoustine triad
Similar colors
- Flame#E25822 · ΔE 2.6
- Salametti#E25E31 · ΔE 3.1
- Hot Shot#EC4F28 · ΔE 3.1
- Campfire#CE5F38 · ΔE 3.6
- Furnace#DD4124 · ΔE 4.1
- Fiery Glow#F0531C · ΔE 4.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Langoustine is closest to Blue Moon.
Langoustine FAQs
What color is Langoustine?
Langoustine is a medium red with the hex code #DC5226. In HSL terms it has a hue of 15°, 72% saturation, and 51% lightness.
What is the hex code for Langoustine?
The hex code for Langoustine is #DC5226. In RGB it's rgb(220, 82, 38), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 63%, 83%, 14%).
What colors go well with Langoustine?
Langoustine pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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