#F23645 Hex Color
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#f23645 is a saturated, warm red with a bright, slightly pink cast. Its high intensity brings urgency and excitement to calls to action, sports graphics, sales campaigns, and alerts. Use it as a focused accent against dark navy or charcoal rather than a full background. Black text remains readable, with about a 5.4:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #f23645.
Questions about #f23645
What is #f23645 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f23645 is rgb(242, 54, 69), in HSL hsl(355, 88%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 71%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f23645?
Navy, charcoal, and soft gray create strong, balanced backdrops for #f23645, while pale pinks and warm neutrals soften its energy. Use the red as an accent for buttons, badges, sports graphics, or sale messaging instead of covering large areas.
Is #f23645 readable on white or black?
#f23645 has a 3.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.38:1 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.