#F20008 Hex Color
A vivid red built for impact
Highly saturated and bright, #f20008 is a warm red with little visual softness, demanding attention wherever it appears. Its energy suits calls to action, sports branding, sale graphics, and emergency cues, but it can overwhelm large backgrounds. Use it as a focused accent with charcoal or warm cream. Black text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast, making it suitable for small body copy. The hex code is #f20008.
Questions about #f20008
What is #f20008 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f20008 is rgb(242, 0, 8), in HSL hsl(358, 100%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 97%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f20008?
#f20008 pairs well with charcoal and warm cream, which soften its intensity without competing with its warm red hue. Use those neutrals for backgrounds and supporting UI elements around focused red accents.
Does #f20008 read as warm or cool?
#f20008 reads as a warm red because its hue leans slightly toward orange rather than blue, while its high saturation and brightness add urgency and energy that suit calls to action, sports graphics, sale messaging, and warning cues.
Is #f20008 readable on white or black?
#f20008 has a 4.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.77:1 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.