#F13535 Hex Color
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Not a deep crimson or a dusty brick, #f13535 is red at full volume: saturated, bright, and hard to ignore. That intensity makes it a strong small accent for calls to action and sale badges, though it overwhelms as a full background. Black text passes AA on it at about 5.3:1, so small labels stay readable. Pair it with charcoal or navy to keep the heat in check.
Questions about #f13535
What is #f13535 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f13535 is rgb(241, 53, 53), in HSL hsl(0, 87%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 78%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f13535?
Cool, dark neighbors work best. Navy and charcoal make #f13535 read even brighter, while soft creams and warm grays keep it from shouting. Avoid pinks and oranges nearby, they muddy the contrast between hues.
Is #f13535 readable on white or black?
#f13535 has a 3.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.30:1 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.