Dragon’s Fire color: hex code #FC4A14
Dragon’s Fire has the hex code #FC4A14. It is a vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.8% red, 29% green and 7.8% blue (252, 74, 20).
Its hue angle is 14°, with 97% saturation and 53% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 71% magenta, 92% yellow and 1% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.13:1).
Dragon’s Fire (#FC4A14) color codes
| HEX | #FC4A14 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(252, 74, 20) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.8%, 29%, 7.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(14, 97%, 53%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(14, 92%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 71%, 92%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(57.7, 65.33, 64.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(57.7, 91.68, 44.56) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(42.725, 25.65, 3.363) | |
| Decimal | 16534036 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Dragon’s Fire, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #FC4A14 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.13:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #FC4A14 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.13:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #FC4A14 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#817101Protanopia
no red cones#ac9900Deuteranopia
no green cones#ff0042Tritanopia
no blue cones#8b8b8bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fc4a14; }
.text { color: #fc4a14; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fc4a14; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(252 74 20 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fc4a14, #fcbe14); }Similar colors
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See #FC4A14 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FC4A14?
- #FC4A14 is a vivid red known as Dragon’s Fire. It belongs to the orange family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Dragon’s Fire?
- The RGB value is 252, 74, 20: 252 red, 74 green and 20 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Dragon’s Fire?
- The complementary color is #14C6FC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FC4A14?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.13:1 and white text 3.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.