Fireball
Also known as: Philippine Red, Splatter Movie, Flaming Cherry, Amaranth Red
Expect passionate and urgent associations from Fireball — a medium red well suited to 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.
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)
Color intelligence
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
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Fireball
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 5.44:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.86:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Fireball background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Fireball
Fireball with its complement
Soft neighbors of Fireball
Fireball triad
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.
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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