Spicy
Also known as: Red Alert, Danger, Little Ladybug, Bright Red
Spicy sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a vivid red that feels confident and commanding. Try it in sportswear and call-to-action buttons. Set it against a cyan accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.34:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Spicy color codes
- HEX
- #FF1111
- RGB
- rgb(255, 17, 17)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 17, 17, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 100%, 53%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 93%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 93%, 93%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(54.7 79.7 65.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(63.2% 0.254 28.8)
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: red#FF0000 · ΔE 1.4
- RAL 3026 — Luminous bright red#FF0000 · ΔE 1.4 · 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 Spicy 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 Spicy
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Spicy 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 3.93:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.34:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Spicy background: #000000
Palettes featuring Spicy
Spicy with its complement
Soft neighbors of Spicy
Spicy triad
Similar colors
- Red#FF0000 · ΔE 1.4
- Thai Hot#FE1C06 · ΔE 1.6
- Red Stop#FF2222 · ΔE 2.1
- Scarlet#FF2400 · ΔE 2.7
- Vermilion#F4320C · ΔE 3.1
- Incision#FF0022 · ΔE 3.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Spicy is closest to Oasis.
Spicy FAQs
What color is Spicy?
Spicy is a medium red with the hex code #FF1111. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 100% saturation, and 53% lightness.
What is the hex code for Spicy?
The hex code for Spicy is #FF1111. In RGB it's rgb(255, 17, 17), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 93%, 93%, 0%).
What colors go well with Spicy?
Spicy pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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