Fire engine red color

The bold, glossy red painted on American fire trucks, a shade chosen because it stands out on any street. It feels loud, urgent and a little nostalgic, which makes it popular for toys, vintage signs and kitchen appliances.

Also known as: Firetruck red.

Fire engine red · #CE2029

About fire engine red

Fire engine red (#CE2029) is a warm, mid-tone, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the reds family. It mixes 206 red, 32 green and 41 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in signage, toys, retro decor.

Fire engine red shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

See all its shades: Color shades generator

Fire engine red color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Medium turquoise

AnalogousClose to: Barbie pink, Cinnamon

TriadicClose to: Kelly green, Neon blue

Split complementaryClose to: Emerald green, French blue

TetradicClose to: Kelly green, Medium turquoise, Deep purple

Fire engine red color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Fire engine red

Analogous palette · Fire engine red

Complementary palette · Fire engine red

Triadic palette · Fire engine red

With neutrals palette · Fire engine red

With an accent palette · Fire engine red

Fire engine red contrast with text

White textContrast 5.4:1 · AA

Black textContrast 3.9:1 · AA large text

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --fire-engine-red: #CE2029;
  --fire-engine-red-rgb: 206, 32, 41;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--fire-engine-red); }
.text { color: var(--fire-engine-red); }

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Themed palettes with this color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for fire engine red?

The hex code for fire engine red is #CE2029. In RGB it is rgb(206, 32, 41), in HSL hsl(357, 73%, 47%) and in CMYK 0, 84, 80, 19.

What is the complementary color of fire engine red?

Its complement on the color wheel is #20CEC5, close to medium turquoise. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on fire engine red?

Yes. The contrast with white is 5.4:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).