#F07272 Hex Color
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A bright, warm red with strong saturation and a softened coral undertone, #f07272 feels energetic and attention-grabbing. Use it for calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, or small accents rather than full-page backgrounds. The hex code #f07272 supports clear black text at about a 7.4:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #f07272
What is #f07272 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f07272 is rgb(240, 114, 114), in HSL hsl(0, 81%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 53%, 6%.
Is #f07272 warm or cool?
#f07272 reads as a warm red because its strong red base is softened by a coral undertone, giving the color an energetic, friendly feel that works well for lively accents, calls to action, food packaging, and sports-focused visuals.
What colors pair well with #f07272?
For balanced palettes, pair #f07272 with charcoal, navy, or warm cream, then use mint or teal when you want stronger complementary contrast without losing its lively character in an accent palette. Keep brighter coral limited when using several saturated colors.
Is #f07272 readable on white or black?
#f07272 has a 2.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.35:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.