Ifrit Fire Color Psychology & Meaning
The ifrit is the powerful djinn of fire and smoke, proud and dangerous, and this palette is ember red with smoke dark. It feels fierce and untamed, the color of a spirit that answers no master.
#C85C3A
#8E3A2E
#E8A05C
#3A1406
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Ifrit Fire Color Palette
#C85C3A · #8E3A2E · #E8A05C · #3A1406
Fail
WCAG Grade
3.9:1
Contrast Ratio
910
Saves
2,430
AI Copies
Use #C85C3A as the background. Use #8E3A2E as the primary accent. Use #E8A05C as secondary. Use #3A1406 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Ifrit Fire — ifrit, fire, smoke.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Ifrit Fire color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 20.2% | 200, 92, 58 | 0%, 54%, 71%, 22% | 14°, 56%, 51% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 9.0% | 142, 58, 46 | 0%, 59%, 68%, 44% | 8°, 51%, 37% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 43.1% | 232, 160, 92 | 0%, 31%, 60%, 9% | 29°, 75%, 64% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.4% | 58, 20, 6 | 0%, 66%, 90%, 77% | 16°, 81%, 13% |
Ifrit Fire Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Ifrit Fire palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#C85C3A gently saturated red
#8E3A2E gently saturated red
#E8A05C saturated orange
#3A1406 saturated orange
Ifrit Fire Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3A1406 on #E8A05C |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.50:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E8A05C on #3A1406 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.50:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3A1406 on #C85C3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.94:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #C85C3A on #3A1406 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.94:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #E8A05C on #8E3A2E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.44:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #8E3A2E on #E8A05C |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.44:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #3A1406 on #8E3A2E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.18:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E3A2E on #3A1406 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.18:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8A05C on #C85C3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.90:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C85C3A on #E8A05C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.90:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8E3A2E on #C85C3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.81:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C85C3A on #8E3A2E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.81:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Ifrit Fire palette is built using a analogous relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
Hue Wheel
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
The ifrit are the most powerful class of djinn in Islamic tradition, associated with fire and destruction, and they appear in the Quran and in the tales of the Nights, where one carries Solomons throne in an instant.
Best Design Use Cases
Use the ember red for hero surfaces, smoke dark for the shadows, flame orange for the accents, and the darkest for text.
Industries This Palette Suits
Literature, gaming, film, fantasy, mythology.
Colors That Pair Well With Ifrit Fire
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
teal
directly opposite #8E3A2E on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
orange
30° beside #8E3A2E — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
tinted neutral
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Ifrit Fire Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #8E3A2E for small UI elements on #C85C3A — at 1.8:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #3A1406 on #C85C3A — 3.9:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Don't use #E8A05C behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Ifrit Fire Color Scheme
To use this Ifrit Fire color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'}Web Design Tip
Use #C85C3A for the main background and #8E3A2E for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #3A1406 and #C85C3A is 3.94:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Ifrit Fire Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Ifrit Fire color palette?
The Ifrit Fire palette contains #C85C3A, #8E3A2E, #E8A05C, #3A1406. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Ifrit Fire color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #3A1406 on #E8A05C reaches 7.5:1 (AAA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Ifrit Fire palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #2E828E, #856938, #171312 extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Ifrit Fire palette create?
Ifrit Fire reads as ifrit, fire, smoke. Gently saturated red drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated red — a combination that works best when the mid-tone base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Ifrit Fire color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Ifrit Fire palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Ifrit Fire palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Ifrit Fire's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.