#F25117 Hex Color
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The hex code #f25117 is a saturated, bright red-orange with strong warm undertones and high visual energy. Its bold intensity suits calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and small interface accents. Use it as a 10% highlight beside charcoal or deep navy rather than a full background. Black text reaches about 6.0:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #f25117
What is #f25117 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f25117 is rgb(242, 81, 23), in HSL hsl(16, 89%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 90%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f25117?
#f25117 pairs well with charcoal and deep navy, which temper its bright warmth without weakening its impact. Use cream or muted sand when the palette needs a softer, more editorial finish.
Is #f25117 readable on white or black?
#f25117 has a 3.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.96:1 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.