Spicy
Also known as: Red Alert , Danger , Little Ladybug , Bright Red
There is a confident and commanding quality to Spicy. The vivid, warm red at #FF1111 rewards 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.
Reference
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)
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. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print. Request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
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: 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: 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 Spicy
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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 Spicy 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 3.93:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.34:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Spicy background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Spicy
Spicy with its complement
Soft neighbors of Spicy
Spicy triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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