Flame
HEX: #E25822 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#E25822
226, 88, 34
16°, 76% ,51%
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
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #E25822 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
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.
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);
}