#F2766B Hex Color
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This warm, salmon-red is highly saturated and demands attention. Because it is so bright, use #f2766b primarily as a bold accent or highlight rather than a large background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays, which ground its intensity. The hex code #f2766b offers enough contrast against black text to keep your UI accessible for smaller labels and buttons.
Questions about #f2766b
What is #f2766b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2766b is rgb(242, 118, 107), in HSL hsl(5, 84%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 56%, 5%.
How should I use #f2766b in user interface design?
Use #f2766b as a high-visibility accent color for call-to-action buttons, notification badges, or error states where you need to grab attention immediately. Because of its high saturation, avoid using it for large background areas, as it can easily overwhelm the user interface.
What neutral colors pair well with the intensity of #f2766b?
Pair #f2766b with charcoal or deep slate grays to ground the color and prevent it from feeling too chaotic. These dark, muted neutrals provide the necessary contrast to let the salmon-red stand out without vibrating aggressively against the eye.
Is #f2766b readable on white or black?
#f2766b has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.57:1 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.