#F23E17 Hex Color
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#f23e17 is a high-octane red with blazing saturation that demands immediate attention. This intense shade thrives as a bold accent or call-to-action button, as its brightness can overwhelm when used for large backgrounds. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal grays to ground its urgency. Because it offers strong contrast, black text remains highly legible against this vivid hue.
Questions about #f23e17
What is #f23e17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f23e17 is rgb(242, 62, 23), in HSL hsl(11, 89%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 90%, 5%.
What colors work best with #f23e17 in a design palette?
#f23e17 demands a strong partner to balance its intense saturation, so it pairs best with deep charcoal or dark slate grays. Using these neutral, muted tones grounds the red, preventing it from overwhelming your layout while maintaining high readability for text.
Is #f23e17 suitable for large background areas in web design?
This shade is generally too intense for large backgrounds as its high-octane energy can strain the eyes. Instead, utilize #f23e17 for interactive elements like buttons, error states, or small focal points where you need to draw the user's immediate attention.
Is #f23e17 readable on white or black?
#f23e17 has a 3.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.47:1 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.