Flame Hawkfish
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Flame Hawkfish is a dark, intense shade that commands attention with its deep, moody undertones. As a bold accent color, the hex code #960018 brings seriousness and authority to formal designs and luxury branding. It offers exceptional contrast for white typography, making it a reliable choice for legible, high-impact text. Use it sparingly to ground a palette rather than as an overwhelming primary background.
Questions about Flame Hawkfish
What is the hex code for Flame Hawkfish?
Flame Hawkfish is #960018. In RGB that is rgb(150, 0, 24), in HSL hsl(350, 100%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 84%, 41%.
Does #960018 work well for body text or headlines?
Use #960018 primarily for headlines or accent elements rather than body text. Because it is a dark, saturated red, it provides excellent contrast against white backgrounds, but prolonged reading of this hue can be visually fatiguing for users.
What colors pair naturally with the Flame Hawkfish hex color?
This deep red pairs beautifully with neutral tones like soft cream or warm gray to balance its intensity. For a more sophisticated look, combine it with deep charcoal to ground the palette without overpowering the richness of the red.
Is Flame Hawkfish readable on white or black?
Flame Hawkfish has a 9.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.30:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.