#F25E57 Hex Color
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#f25e57 is a bright, warm red with strong coral undertones and high saturation. Its lively intensity brings urgency and excitement to calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, and entertainment designs. Use it as a focused accent against charcoal or deep navy rather than a full-page background. Black text remains highly readable, and the hex code is #f25e57.
Questions about #f25e57
What is #f25e57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f25e57 is rgb(242, 94, 87), in HSL hsl(3, 86%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 64%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f25e57?
Dark neutrals such as charcoal and navy pair strongly with #f25e57, letting its warm coral-red hue act as a focused accent; soft cream or pale gray creates a lighter, friendlier contrast for backgrounds.
Is #f25e57 readable on white or black?
#f25e57 has a 3.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.51:1 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.