#F27359 Hex Color
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#f27359 is a bright, saturated coral-red with warm orange undertones and enough lightness to feel lively rather than heavy. Its high chroma brings energy and urgency to calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and small accents. Use black text for accessible body copy; the hex code reaches about 7.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #f27359
What is #f27359 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f27359 is rgb(242, 115, 89), in HSL hsl(10, 85%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 63%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f27359?
#f27359 pairs well with navy or charcoal, which ground its warm orange undertone without competing with the shade’s strong saturation, while muted cream can soften layouts that need a friendlier, less urgent feel. Keep darker neutrals in larger areas and reserve coral-red for focal details.
Where does #f27359 work best in a design?
#f27359 works best as a small accent or call-to-action color when surrounding colors stay restrained and typography remains clear, because its bright saturation attracts attention without overwhelming the layout at first glance. It suits buttons, sale labels, sports graphics, food packaging, and entertainment-focused branding.
Is #f27359 readable on white or black?
#f27359 has a 2.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.37:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.