Lobster

#bb240c

Warm lobster orange, brighter and lighter than red

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About Lobster

I keep Lobster pulled up whenever I want a red-orange that feels cooked, not angry. It's brighter than , but it doesn't drift toward softness either. Compared to , it stays more orange and more everyday in tone, like it's meant for screens you touch, not showroom lighting.

What I like about Lobster is how it reads "human" at UI speed. It works in e-commerce cart nudges, snack and meal delivery branding, and product cards where you need appetite without sliding into wine. In support consoles, it's the the one you reach for when you want urgency that still feels approachable, not heavy. Pair it with dark mode surfaces to keep it from looking flat, and use charcoal or deep navy for type so it stays crisp.

One quirk: on very warm creams it can start to look slightly orange-leaning, so test against your exact neutrals before you lock it in.

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WCAG 2.1 contrast ratios. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large. AAA requires 7:1 / 4.5:1.

On White #ffffff

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6.23:1AAAAA Large

On Gray 100 #f5f5f5

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5.71:1AAAAA Large

On Gray 900 #18181b

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2.84:1Fail

On Black #000000

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3.37:1FailAA Large

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