Is Fire Opal (#E95C20) accessible for digital body text?

Against a pure white background (#FFFFFF), #E95C20 achieves a contrast ratio of 3.49:1 (Failing WCAG AA normal text). Against a dark slate background (#0F172A), it achieves a contrast ratio of 5.11:1 (Passing WCAG AA normal text).

Which color harmonies pair best with Fire Opal?

The exact complementary color for #E95C20 is #20ADE9. For analogous pairings, use #E92048 and #E9C120. You can explore these combinations further in our Color Harmony Generator.

Color Directory/Fire Opal

Fire Opal (#E95C20)

Q: What are the exact digital and print color codes for Fire Opal (#E95C20)?

Fire Opal has the HEX code #E95C20. In RGB color coordinates, its values are 233, 92, 32. In HSL, it is 18°, 82%, 52%. In CMYK print values, it corresponds to C:0% M:61% Y:86% K:9%.

Luminance: 25% · Nearest standard name: Fire Opal

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FIRE OPAL

#E95C20

rgb(233, 92, 32) · hsl(18°, 82%, 52%)

HEX#E95C20

RGB233, 92, 32

HSL18°, 82%, 52%

HSV / HSB18°, 86%, 91%

CMYK (Print)0%, 61%, 86%, 9%

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#E95C20#20ADE9

Analogous

#E92048#E95C20#E9C120

Triadic

#E95C20#20E95C#5C20E9

Tints & Shades

Lighter Tints

Darker Shades

WCAG 2.2 Contrast Verification

Against White (#FFFFFF)3.49:1

Sample text rendered with #E95C20 on white

AA Normal: FAILAA Large: PASS

Against Dark (#0F172A)5.11:1

Sample text rendered with #E95C20 on dark

AA Normal: PASSAA Large: PASS

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Comprehensive Color Profile & Design Architecture

The Complete Color Guide to Fire Opal (#E95C20)

Fire Opal (#E95C20) is a distinct shade within the Coral & Orange chromatic spectrum. Characterized by an optical luminance of 25% and a warm color temperature, this tone plays a vital role across web applications, brand identities, and editorial typography. Discover its mathematical harmonies, accessibility metrics, UI engineering roles, and front-end code tokens.

Technical Colorimetry & Coordinate Breakdown

Exact mathematical values across digital display, print press, and human perceptual spaces.

HEX Code#E95C20

RGB Space233, 92, 32

HSL Values18°, 82%, 52%

HSV / HSB18°, 86%, 91%

CMYK Ink0%, 61%, 86%, 9%

TemperatureWarm

Optical Color Harmony Formulas for Fire Opal

Geometric intervals calculated from #E95C20 on the 360-degree color wheel.

Direct Polar (180°)#20ADE9

Complementary Harmony

Pairs Fire Opal with its polar opposite (#20ADE9) to create maximum optical contrast, perfect for high-converting call-to-action buttons.

Adjacent (±30°)#E92048 · #E9C120

Analogous Harmony

Positions adjacent neighboring hues on either side of Fire Opal for serene, gentle, and organic visual transitions.

Split Angles (150° / 210°)#20E9C1 · #2048E9

Split-Complementary

Uses the two colors flanking the direct complement of Fire Opal, offering rich visual variety without harsh chromatic vibration.

Triangular (120°)#20E95C · #5C20E9

Triadic Harmony

Forms an equilateral triangle on the color wheel, generating playful, dynamic energy when balanced against a neutral background.

Rectangular (90°)#48E920 · #20ADE9 · #C120E9

Tetradic (Square) Harmony

A rich four-color scheme combining two complementary pairs, ideal for complex dashboards, gaming HUDs, and multi-tier charts.

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The 60-30-10 UI Implementation Role for Fire Opal

Recommended proportional volume and semantic interface assignment.

Recommended Assignment: Interactive Brand Accent (10% Volume)

With a saturation of 82% and lightness of 52%, Fire Opal (#E95C20) acts as an attention-grabbing focal point. In user interfaces, reserve it for primary CTA buttons, active state indicators, and notification badges to draw user clicks immediately.

Light Mode SurfaceIdeal for buttons and badges

Dark Mode AdaptationDesaturate slightly for ambient glow

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Color Psychology & Industry Alignment

Strategic cognitive triggers and target sector recommendations.

Cognitive & Emotional Perception

Radiates high energy, urgency, passionate emotion, and dramatic visual power. Commands immediate human attention.

Optimal Industry Verticals

E-Commerce Flash Sales, Fitness Apparel, Gaming HUDs, Food & Beverage. Combining Fire Opal with intentional neutral whitespace reinforces authority and conversion clarity.

Production Code Tokens for Fire Opal

Drop-in design system tokens for CSS, Tailwind CSS, and SCSS.

CSS Custom Properties (:root)Vanilla CSS

:root {
  --color-e95c20: #E95C20;
  --color-e95c20-rgb: 233, 92, 32;
  --color-e95c20-hsl: 18deg 82% 52%;
}

tailwind.config.jsTailwind CSS

module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        'e95c20': '#E95C20',
      }
    }
  }
};

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fire Opal (#E95C20)

Authoritative answers covering Fire Opal color codes, WCAG contrast compliance, and UI design systems.

What are the exact digital and print color codes for Fire Opal (#E95C20)?

Fire Opal is defined by the HEX code #E95C20. Its digital screen RGB coordinates are R:233, G:92, B:32. Its cylindrical HSL values are Hue:18°, Saturation:82%, Lightness:52%. In HSV/HSB format, it is 18°, 86%, 91%. For four-color CMYK process printing, its ink percentages are C:0%, M:61%, Y:86%, K:9%.

Does Fire Opal (#E95C20) pass WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards for text readability?

Against a pure white (#FFFFFF) background, Fire Opal achieves a contrast ratio of 3.49:1 (Failing WCAG AA for normal body text, and Passing for large headings). Against dark slate (#0F172A), it achieves a contrast ratio of 5.11:1 (Passing WCAG AA).

What is the direct complementary color for Fire Opal (#E95C20)?

The exact 180-degree optical complementary color for #E95C20 is #20ADE9. When placed side-by-side, #E95C20 and #20ADE9 create maximum visual tension and high click-through conversion rates.

What is the recommended role for Fire Opal in the 60-30-10 UI design rule?

How can I copy and export Fire Opal into Tailwind CSS and CSS variables?

You can define Fire Opal in CSS custom properties as ':root { --color-custom: #E95C20; }' or paste it into your 'tailwind.config.js' file under 'theme.extend.colors'. You can also generate full palettes containing Fire Opal using our interactive Color Palette Generator.

Which color family does Fire Opal (#E95C20) belong to?

Fire Opal belongs to the Coral & Orange family (Warm spectrum). You can explore full tonal ramps and curated palettes in our Coral & Orange Color Guide.