#F2181D Hex Color
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Bright and highly saturated, #f2181d is a warm red with a clean, slightly orange undertone. Its high lightness and chroma create urgency, passion, and speed, making it effective for calls to action, sports branding, and sale graphics. Use the hex code #f2181d as a small accent rather than a full background; black text reads clearly on it at about 4.9:1.
Questions about #f2181d
What is #f2181d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2181d is rgb(242, 24, 29), in HSL hsl(359, 89%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 88%, 5%.
Is #f2181d warm or cool?
#f2181d reads as a warm red because its strong red base includes a slight orange undertone, giving it more heat and energy than blue-leaning reds. That warmth supports urgent, passionate, and fast-moving visual styles.
What colors pair well with #f2181d?
#f2181d pairs well with white and black for crisp contrast, while charcoal can soften its intensity without dulling the red. Pale neutrals also help balance its high saturation in broader layouts.
Is #f2181d readable on white or black?
#f2181d has a 4.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.92:1 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.