#F25C78 Hex Color
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#f25c78 is a high-energy, saturated pink-red that demands attention. Because it is so loud and intense, it works best as a punchy accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or crisp black text, which provides the necessary contrast for readability. Use this hex code sparingly for call-to-action buttons or highlights that need to pop against neutral interfaces.
Questions about #f25c78
What is #f25c78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f25c78 is rgb(242, 92, 120), in HSL hsl(349, 85%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 50%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f25c78?
This intense pink-red requires strong, dark neutrals to ground it. Use deep charcoal or matte black for text or background elements to prevent visual vibration, ensuring your buttons or highlights remain legible and effective in your layout.
Is #f25c78 suitable for backgrounds?
Avoid using #f25c78 as a primary background color because its extreme saturation can overwhelm the viewer and cause eye strain. It works most effectively as a small, deliberate pop of color that guides the user toward specific interactive elements.
Is #f25c78 readable on white or black?
#f25c78 has a 3.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.57:1 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.