#F11C03 Hex Color

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Highly saturated and warm, #f11c03 carries a slight orange undertone through its strong red base. Its high chroma and medium lightness create urgency and energy, making it effective for calls to action, sale graphics, and sports branding. Use it as a small accent beside charcoal or navy rather than a full background. The #f11c03 hex code provides about 4.9:1 contrast for black text.

Questions about #f11c03

What is #f11c03 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f11c03 is rgb(241, 28, 3), in HSL hsl(6, 98%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 99%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f11c03?
Pair #f11c03 with charcoal or navy to contain its intensity; these dark neutrals create a grounded backdrop, while white keeps the design crisp but should be checked for text contrast.
Where is #f11c03 most effective in a design?
Use #f11c03 as a focused accent for calls to action, sale graphics, alerts, and sports branding; its saturated warm red-orange character creates urgency, while large backgrounds can feel overpowering without generous neutral space.
Is #f11c03 readable on white or black?
#f11c03 has a 4.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.90:1 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.