Opal Flame
Also known as: Flamingo , Strawberry Avalanche , Connect Red , Daring
Opal Flame is a soft, vivid red that reads as passionate and urgent. It earns its place in sportswear and call-to-action buttons. Opal Flame plays well with cyan tones. The harmonies below show which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (6.10:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Opal Flame color codes
- HEX
- #E95C4B
- RGB
- rgb(233, 92, 75)
- RGBA
- rgba(233, 92, 75, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(6, 78%, 60%)
- HSV
- hsv(6, 68%, 91%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 61%, 68%, 9%)
- LAB
- lab(58.3 54.9 39.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(65.5% 0.178 29.6)
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: tomato #FF6347 · ΔE 5.1
- RAL 2012: Salmon orange #DB6A50 · ΔE 4.1 · 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 Opal Flame 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Opal Flame
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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 Opal Flame 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 3.44:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.10:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Opal Flame background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Opal Flame
Opal Flame with its complement
Soft neighbors of Opal Flame
Opal Flame triad
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Similar colors
- Amour #EE5851 · ΔE 2.6
- Blazing #E94E41 · ΔE 2.6
- Pimento #DC5D47 · ΔE 2.7
- Tiger Lily #E1583F · ΔE 3.0
- Camellia #F6685A · ΔE 4.0
- Red Mana #F95554 · ΔE 4.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Opal Flame is closest to Rainy Mood .
FAQ
Opal Flame FAQs
What color is Opal Flame?
Opal Flame is a medium red with the hex code #E95C4B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 6°, 78% saturation, and 60% lightness.
What is the hex code for Opal Flame?
The hex code for Opal Flame is #E95C4B. In RGB it's rgb(233, 92, 75), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 61%, 68%, 9%).
What colors go well with Opal Flame?
Opal Flame pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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