Langoustine
Also known as: Obstinate Orange , Lāl Red , Firebird Tail Lights , Untamed Orange
Part of the orange family, Langoustine pairs a medium base with a warm and inviting presence. It belongs in children's products and fitness brands. 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.
Reference
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)
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 and translates well to print.
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 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, 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 Langoustine
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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 Langoustine 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 3.98:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.28:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Langoustine background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Langoustine
Langoustine with its complement
Soft neighbors of Langoustine
Langoustine triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
Langoustine FAQs
What color is Langoustine?
Langoustine is a medium orange 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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