#F20055 Hex Color
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This high-chroma red demands attention with its intense, saturated pink undertones. Because it is so loud and aggressive, #f20055 works best as a small accent color rather than a background. Use it sparingly in UI design for calls to action or error states. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays to ground the intensity. The hex code for this shade is #f20055.
Questions about #f20055
What is #f20055 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f20055 is rgb(242, 0, 85), in HSL hsl(339, 100%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 65%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f20055 in a design?
This aggressive color needs neutral grounding to feel balanced. Pair #f20055 with deep charcoal or dark slate grays to manage its intensity, or use a soft off-white to let the saturation stand out without overwhelming the layout.
Is #f20055 readable on white or black?
#f20055 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.