Flame

HEX: #E25822 | Modern Palette

On White
3.72:1
FAIL
On Black
5.65:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#E25822
RGB
226, 88, 34
HSL
16°, 76% ,51%
CMYK
0, 61, 85, 11

About Flame

Flame (#E25822) is a color with RGB(226, 88, 34) and HSL(16.9°, 76.8%, 51%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Romantic moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #22ACE2, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #22E258 and #5822E2. The name comes from *bʰleg- (Proto-Indo-European).

  • HEX: #E25822
  • RGB: 226, 88, 34
  • HSL: 16.9°, 76.8%, 51%
  • Mood: Energetic, Romantic
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #22ACE2
  • Triadic colors: #22E258, #5822E2
  • The name comes from *bʰleg- (Proto-Indo-European).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

Flame #E25822 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Flame #E25822 pairs with #22ACE2 as its complementary color, and #22E258 and #5822E2 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Flame #E25822 moves from dark #170803 tones through the base color to lighter #FCEEE8 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Romantic
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #939305
Protanopia #727226
Tritanopia #E35353
Achromatopsia #848484

Frequently Asked Questions

Flame (#E25822) is a color with RGB(226, 88, 34) and HSL(16.9°, 76.8%, 51%).

#E25822 pairs strongly with #22ACE2 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#E25822 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#E25822 is commonly associated with Energetic, Romantic.

The name Flame is linked to *bʰleg- from Proto-Indo-European, meaning to shine, gleam, burn.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word *bʰleg-
Meaning to shine, gleam, burn
Language Proto-Indo-European
First Recorded Use Old English

History

The word "flame" traces its roots back to the Proto-Indo-European root '*bʰleg-', meaning 'to shine, gleam, burn'. This root evolved into Proto-Germanic '*blegmaz' and then into Old English 'flegma' or 'flæmme'. It was also influenced by Old French 'flamme', which itself came from Latin 'flamma'. The Latin 'flamma' also derives from the same PIE root. The word has consistently referred to the visible, gaseous part of a fire throughout its history in English, often carrying connotations of passion, destruction, or brilliance.

First Recorded Use

Before 12th century

Cultural Associations

Flames hold significant cultural symbolism across many civilizations. In ancient Greece and Rome, fire was associated with deities like Hephaestus/Vulcan (god of fire and smithing) and Hestia/Vesta (goddess of the hearth and home). In many spiritual traditions, a flame can represent purification, enlightenment, or the divine presence (e.g., eternal flames, sacred lamps). Metaphorically, 'flame' is widely used to describe intense emotions like love, anger, or passion, as well as a sudden burst of activity or brilliance. The Olympic flame is a modern example of its symbolic power, representing continuity and the spirit of the games.

Similar Named Colors
Vivid Vermilion #E56024 ΔE 2.27
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Persimmon #EC5800 ΔE 3.82
Medium Vermilion #D9603B ΔE 3.94

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #E25822;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #E25822;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #E25822;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #E25822,
        #22ACE2
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #E25822,
        #22ACE2
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$flame: #E25822;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$flame-r: 226;
$flame-g: 88;
$flame-b: 34;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $flame;
    color: rgba($flame-r, $flame-g, $flame-b, 0.8);
}