#F05D5D Hex Color
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Bright and saturated, #f05d5d is a warm red with a soft coral cast and enough lightness to feel lively rather than heavy. The hex code works best as a call-to-action, highlight, or 10% accent beside deep navy and warm cream. On this background, black text reaches about 6.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #f05d5d
What is #f05d5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f05d5d is rgb(240, 93, 93), in HSL hsl(0, 83%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 61%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #f05d5d?
For a balanced palette, #f05d5d pairs with deep navy, warm cream, charcoal, and muted neutrals; these darker or softer companions temper its bright coral warmth and leave the red accent prominent.
Is #f05d5d a warm or cool color?
#f05d5d reads as a warm red because its hue leans toward coral rather than blue; its high saturation and moderate lightness keep it lively, friendly, and energetic instead of deep, formal, or dramatic.
Is #f05d5d readable on white or black?
#f05d5d has a 3.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.42:1 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.