Lobster
#bb240c
Warm lobster orange, brighter and lighter than red
About Lobster
I keep Lobster pulled up whenever I want a red-orange that feels cooked, not angry. It's brighter than Bloodshed, but it doesn't drift toward Blood Kiss softness either. Compared to Crimson Velvet Sunset, 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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On White #ffffff
On Gray 100 #f5f5f5
On Gray 900 #18181b
On Black #000000
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