Opal Flame
Also known as: Flamingo, Strawberry Avalanche, Connect Red, Daring
Part of the red family, Opal Flame pairs a soft base with a passionate and urgent presence — ideal for sportswear and call-to-action buttons. Opal Flame plays well with cyan tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (6.10:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 Opal Flame
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.44:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 6.10:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Opal Flame background: #000000
Palettes featuring Opal Flame
Opal Flame with its complement
Soft neighbors of Opal Flame
Opal Flame triad
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.
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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