Dragon’s Fire

#fc4a14

Burnt ember orange-red for louder heat alerts

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About Dragon’s Fire

I'm looking at a background plate under studio lights and Dragon's lands like a controlled burn: bright, but not as red-heavy or sharp as and . It's warmer and slightly deeper, so it reads less "impulse button" and more "heat with body." Where Hotspot can feel a touch sunburnt, this one stays cleaner, leaning toward orange with a richer center.

On product photography, it's my go-to for hero promos and checkout moments when you want the CTA to feel energetic without flirting with warning energy. In food ordering and e-commerce flows, it works especially well for featured items, price drops, and confirmation states where you need that immediate pull but less bite than . It also holds up nicely on darker UI panels, giving you a strong pop that doesn't feel like it's trying to outshout the layout.

Pair it thoughtfully on very warm creams: it can start to look a bit coppery. Cooler grays and charcoal anchors keep it tasting true and orange-forward.

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WCAG 2.1 contrast ratios. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large. AAA requires 7:1 / 4.5:1.

On White #ffffff

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3.43:1FailAA Large

On Gray 100 #f5f5f5

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3.14:1FailAA Large

On Gray 900 #18181b

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5.17:1AAAAA Large

On Black #000000

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6.13:1AAAAA Large

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