#F0125D Hex Color
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High-intensity and unapologetically bold, #f0125d acts as an aggressive accent rather than a background color. This saturated red demands immediate attention, making it effective for urgent calls to action or sports branding. Because the hex code #f0125d maintains a 4.9:1 contrast ratio against black text, it stays readable even in smaller, dense layouts. Use it sparingly to inject energy without overwhelming your design.
Questions about #f0125d
What is #f0125d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0125d is rgb(240, 18, 93), in HSL hsl(340, 88%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 93%, 61%, 6%.
How should #f0125d be used in web design?
Use #f0125d sparingly as an accent color to highlight primary call-to-action buttons or urgent alerts. Because of its extreme intensity, it works best when balanced against neutral backgrounds like charcoal or soft white to ensure visual clarity and avoid overwhelming the user.
Is #f0125d readable on white or black?
#f0125d has a 4.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.94:1 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.