#F17E95 Hex Color
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This saturated, neon-leaning red brings intense energy to any palette. The hex code for this warm, punchy shade is #f17e95. Because it commands immediate attention, it works best as a 10% accent color for call-to-action buttons or highlights rather than a background. Pair it with deep charcoals to ground the saturation and improve overall readability for your audience.
Questions about #f17e95
What is #f17e95 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f17e95 is rgb(241, 126, 149), in HSL hsl(348, 80%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 38%, 5%.
How should I use #f17e95 in my design palette?
#f17e95 functions best as a high-impact accent color for call-to-action buttons or small visual highlights rather than a background. Because of its intense saturation, pair it with deep charcoal or dark gray to balance the visual weight and maintain readability.
Does #f17e95 lean warm or cool?
#f17e95 leans decisively warm, acting as a vivid, neon-tinted red that draws the eye immediately. This heat makes it feel active and urgent, which is why it excels when limited to small interface elements that need to grab user attention quickly.
Is #f17e95 readable on white or black?
#f17e95 has a 2.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.15:1 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.