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Scarlet Flame

#FF3300

Scarlet Flame is a warm medium color with the hex code #FF3300. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 255, 51, 0 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 80%, 100%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Scarlet Flame Color Values

HEX
#FF3300
RGB
255, 51, 0
HSL
12°, 100%, 50%
CMYK
0, 80, 100, 0

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Scarlet Flame sits at 12° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 100% saturation and 50% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Scarlet Flame work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Scarlet Flame in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 80%, 100%, 0% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Scarlet Flame

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FF3300;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 255, 51, 0;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#FF3300',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 80%
Y: 100%
K: 0%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(255, 51, 0)
rgba(255, 51, 0, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

12 brand s with colors near 12° on the color wheel

Microsoft logo
Microsoft
Figma logo
Figma
Airbnb logo
Airbnb
Google logo
Google

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF3300?
#FF3300 is Scarlet Flame, a warm medium color with RGB values of 255, 51, 0. It has a hue of 12°, 100% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FF3300?
The RGB color code for #FF3300 is rgb(255, 51, 0). This means it contains 255 red, 51 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Scarlet Flame a warm or cool color?
Scarlet Flame (#FF3300) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FF3300 in CSS?
You can use #FF3300 in CSS with: background-color: #FF3300; or color: #FF3300; or as an RGB value: rgb(255, 51, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 80%, 100%, 0%.

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