Phoenix Red
A warm, mellow shade of fiery red
Phoenix Red is a mellow, warm, and fairly saturated reddish hue. Because it lacks extreme brightness, it functions well as a dominant brand color or a standout background accent rather than a subtle highlight. Black text maintains high readability against this shade, meeting accessibility standards for small body copy. The hex code for Phoenix Red is #e2725b.
About Phoenix Red
Baked clay still holding the afternoon sun
What does phoenix red mean?
This shade often calls to mind terracotta, cooked earth, and hearth warmth, so people commonly read it as grounded and welcoming. Its medium lightness and eased saturation soften the usual heat of red, giving it a relaxed, settled weight instead of urgency.
Where you see phoenix red
- terracotta pots
- adobe walls
- clay roof tiles
- salmon fillets
- brick dust
- rusty garden tools
What it works for
It works well for warm interiors, food packaging, craft branding, and accents that need warmth without shouting.
What colors go with phoenix red?
Sage Green #9caf88The muted green cools the clay tone, and both sit at similar saturation.Cream #fffdd0A soft neutral lets the warm red breathe without flattening it.Charcoal #36454fDark gray grounds the warmth and keeps the pairing from feeling sweet.Mustard #ffdb58Two warm mid-tones build an earthy palette with real depth.Teal #008080Teal sits opposite on the wheel, so each color sharpens the other.
Questions about Phoenix Red
What is the hex code for Phoenix Red?
Phoenix Red is #e2725b. In RGB that is rgb(226, 114, 91), in HSL hsl(10, 70%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 60%, 11%.
Is Phoenix Red readable on white or black?
Phoenix Red has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.79:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.