Magma
Also known as: Phaser Beam, Aerospace Orange, Blood Orange Juice, Orange Clown Fish
Quietly warm and inviting, Magma is a warm-toned orange that earns its keep in children's products and fitness brands. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (6.34:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Magma color codes
- HEX
- #FF4E01
- RGB
- rgb(255, 78, 1)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 78, 1, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(18, 100%, 50%)
- HSV
- hsv(18, 100%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 69%, 100%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(59.6 66.2 71.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(66.9% 0.223 37.1)
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 1.7
- RAL 2017 — RAL orange#FA4402 · ΔE 2.4 · 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 Magma works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Magma
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Magma 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 3.31:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 6.34:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Magma background: #000000
Palettes featuring Magma
Magma with its complement
Soft neighbors of Magma
Magma triad
Similar colors
- Carrot Lava#FC5A1F · ΔE 2.1
- Orangealicious#EE5511 · ΔE 2.8
- Fiery Glow#F0531C · ΔE 2.9
- Coin Slot#FF4411 · ΔE 2.9
- Kimchi#ED4B00 · ΔE 3.5
- Fire Opal#FD3C06 · ΔE 3.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Magma is closest to Laguna.
Magma FAQs
What color is Magma?
Magma is a medium orange with the hex code #FF4E01. In HSL terms it has a hue of 18°, 100% saturation, and 50% lightness.
What is the hex code for Magma?
The hex code for Magma is #FF4E01. In RGB it's rgb(255, 78, 1), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 69%, 100%, 0%).
What colors go well with Magma?
Magma pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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