Firecracker
Also known as: Oranzhewyi Orange, Opulent Orange, Teri-Gaki Persimmon, Vermilion Orange
Quietly bold and energetic, Firecracker is a warm-toned red that earns its keep in sportswear and call-to-action buttons. Firecracker plays well with cyan tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 6.66:1 on black clears AA.
Firecracker color codes
- HEX
- #F2643A
- RGB
- rgb(242, 100, 58)
- RGBA
- rgba(242, 100, 58, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(14, 88%, 59%)
- HSV
- hsv(14, 76%, 95%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 59%, 76%, 5%)
- LAB
- lab(60.9 54.1 51.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(67.6% 0.184 36.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: tomato#FF6347 · ΔE 4.1
- RAL 2012 — Salmon orange#DB6A50 · ΔE 5.6 · 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 Firecracker works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent — pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Firecracker
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Firecracker 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 3.15:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 6.66:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Firecracker background: #000000
Palettes featuring Firecracker
Firecracker with its complement
Soft neighbors of Firecracker
Firecracker triad
Similar colors
- Halloween#FE653C · ΔE 2.2
- Basketball#EE6730 · ΔE 3.1
- Fuego#EE5533 · ΔE 3.5
- Carrot Lava#FC5A1F · ΔE 3.6
- Salametti#E25E31 · ΔE 3.6
- Carrot#FD6F3B · ΔE 3.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Firecracker is closest to Aquarius.
Firecracker FAQs
What color is Firecracker?
Firecracker is a medium red with the hex code #F2643A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 14°, 88% saturation, and 59% lightness.
What is the hex code for Firecracker?
The hex code for Firecracker is #F2643A. In RGB it's rgb(242, 100, 58), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 59%, 76%, 5%).
What colors go well with Firecracker?
Firecracker pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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