Fireball
Also known as: Philippine Red , Splatter Movie , Flaming Cherry , Amaranth Red
There is a passionate and urgent quality to Fireball. The lively, warm red at #CE2029 rewards sale banners and sportswear. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Fireball maximum contrast. On white it reads clearly at 5.44:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Fireball color codes
- HEX
- #CE2029
- RGB
- rgb(206, 32, 41)
- RGBA
- rgba(206, 32, 41, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(357, 73%, 47%)
- HSV
- hsv(357, 84%, 81%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 84%, 80%, 19%)
- LAB
- lab(45.5 65.2 43.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(54.8% 0.206 25.5)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print. Request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: crimson #DC143C · ΔE 5.5
- RAL 3020: Traffic red #C1121C · ΔE 3.7 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Fireball works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Fireball
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Fireball by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 5.44:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.86:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Fireball background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Fireball
Fireball with its complement
Soft neighbors of Fireball
Fireball triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Peri Peri #C62D2C · ΔE 1.5
- Lava #CF1020 · ΔE 1.6
- Knockout #C42B2D · ΔE 1.8
- Lionheart #CC2222 · ΔE 1.8
- Hot Lips #C9312B · ΔE 2.0
- Fierce Red #CC0021 · ΔE 2.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Fireball is closest to Bermuda .
FAQ
Fireball FAQs
What color is Fireball?
Fireball is a medium red with the hex code #CE2029. In HSL terms it has a hue of 357°, 73% saturation, and 47% lightness.
What is the hex code for Fireball?
The hex code for Fireball is #CE2029. In RGB it's rgb(206, 32, 41), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 84%, 80%, 19%).
What colors go well with Fireball?
Fireball pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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