#F23C69 Hex Color
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#f23c69 is a saturated, high-energy red with a distinct pinkish undertone. Because it is so loud and demanding, this color works best as an accent or call-to-action button rather than a large background. It pairs well with charcoal or dark slate, which helps ground its intensity. Black text reads clearly against this shade, making it accessible for interface elements like alert notifications or primary buttons.
Questions about #f23c69
What is #f23c69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f23c69 is rgb(242, 60, 105), in HSL hsl(345, 87%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 57%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f23c69 for a balanced design?
#f23c69 works best when anchored by neutral, darker tones that contain its high-intensity energy. Pair it with charcoal or dark slate to make the pink-red pop without overwhelming the rest of your design layout.
Is #f23c69 suitable for large backgrounds or text?
Because #f23c69 is an incredibly saturated, high-energy shade, it is generally too aggressive for large backgrounds or long-form text. Reserve this color for call-to-action buttons, alert notifications, or small graphic elements that require immediate user focus.
Is #f23c69 readable on white or black?
#f23c69 has a 3.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.62:1 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.