Fireball
An intense and high-impact saturated red
Fireball is an intense, saturated red that demands attention with high visual impact. Because this shade is so loud, reserve it as a 10% accent color rather than a large-scale background to prevent eye strain. It pairs effectively with deep charcoals for a modern, high-contrast look. The hex code for this color is #ce2029, and it maintains sufficient contrast for readable small text against white backgrounds.
About Fireball
Struck match held steady in the dark
What does fireball mean?
People often read this red as heat, urgency, appetite, and celebration, from warning labels and stop signs to ripe fruit and holiday decor. Its high saturation and mid depth give it a full, blazing body that reads bold and warm without tipping into neon or dark maroon.
Where you see fireball
- stop signs
- fire hydrants
- candy apples
- cardinal feathers
- ripe tomatoes
- emergency exit doors
What it works for
This color works for sale badges, food packaging, sports branding, and any design that needs loud, immediate attention.
What colors go with fireball?
Mint #98ff98The cool green sharpens the red's heat and keeps the pairing from feeling heavy.Mustard #ffdb58Two warm hues at different lightness levels read rich instead of clashing.Charcoal #36454fThe deep neutral mutes the red's loudness and grounds it.Blush #de5d83A pale, low-saturation pink gives this red room to breathe.Teal #008080The blue-green sits opposite red on the wheel, so both colors intensify.Cream #fffdd0A warm off-white softens the red's edge without draining its strength.
Questions about Fireball
What is the hex code for Fireball?
Fireball is #ce2029. In RGB that is rgb(206, 32, 41), in HSL hsl(357, 73%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 84%, 80%, 19%.
How should I use Fireball #ce2029 in my design work?
Reserve Fireball #ce2029 as a 10% accent color to maintain visual interest without overpowering your layout. Because this shade is exceptionally loud, it functions best when used for call-to-action buttons or small, intentional highlights rather than large backgrounds.
Is Fireball readable on white or black?
Fireball has a 5.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.86:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.