#F00010 Hex Color
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With its high saturation and medium-light value, #f00010 is a hot, forceful red that demands attention. It brings urgency, speed, and passion to calls to action, sports graphics, and warning accents. Use it sparingly beside charcoal or warm cream, since its intensity can overwhelm large surfaces. The hex code is #f00010, with black text reaching about 4.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #f00010
What is #f00010 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f00010 is rgb(240, 0, 16), in HSL hsl(356, 100%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 93%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #f00010?
Pair #f00010 with charcoal for grounded contrast or a warm neutral for a softer look; keep the red to accents, buttons, or key details because its high saturation can overwhelm large surfaces.
Is #f00010 readable on white or black?
#f00010 has a 4.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.71:1 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.