Burger King Flame Color Palette
#D62300 · #F5EBDC · #502314 · #FF9E1B
Use #D62300 as the background. Use #F5EBDC as the primary accent. Use #502314 as secondary. Use #FF9E1B as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Burger King Flame — warm, bold, appetizing.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Burger King Flame color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 15.5% | 214, 35, 0 | 0%, 84%, 100%, 16% | 10°, 100%, 42% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 84.0% | 245, 235, 220 | 0%, 4%, 10%, 4% | 36°, 56%, 91% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 3.0% | 80, 35, 20 | 0%, 56%, 75%, 69% | 15°, 60%, 20% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 45.8% | 255, 158, 27 | 0%, 38%, 89%, 0% | 34°, 100%, 55% |
Burger King Flame Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Burger King Flame palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Burger King Flame Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #502314 on #F5EBDC |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.18:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F5EBDC on #502314 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.18:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #FF9E1B on #502314 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.38:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #502314 on #FF9E1B |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.38:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #F5EBDC on #D62300 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.34:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #D62300 on #F5EBDC |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.34:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #502314 on #D62300 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.58:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D62300 on #502314 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.58:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FF9E1B on #D62300 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.48:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D62300 on #FF9E1B |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.48:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FF9E1B on #F5EBDC |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.75:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F5EBDC on #FF9E1B |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.75:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Burger King Flame palette is built using a analogous relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Burger King Flame
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
directly opposite #F5EBDC on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #F5EBDC — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Burger King Flame Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #F5EBDC for buttons and links — it scores 4.3:1 against the #D62300 background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Don't set body copy in #FF9E1B on #D62300 — 2.5:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Let #502314 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a deep lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #F5EBDC.
How to Implement the Burger King Flame Color Scheme
To use this Burger King Flame color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'} Web Design Tip
Use #D62300 for the main background and #F5EBDC for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #FF9E1B and #D62300 is 2.48:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Burger King Flame Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Burger King Flame color palette?
The Burger King Flame palette contains #D62300, #F5EBDC, #502314, #FF9E1B. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Burger King Flame color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #502314 on #F5EBDC reaches 11.2:1 (AAA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Burger King Flame palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #88AADD, #F0F3DD, #F2EAE9 extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Burger King Flame palette create?
Burger King Flame reads as warm, bold, appetizing. Gently saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by saturated red — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Burger King Flame color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Burger King Flame palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Burger King Flame palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Burger King Flame's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.