#F33558 Hex Color
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Not a muted brick tone, the hex code #f33558 is a loud red with a clear pink undertone. Its high saturation makes it a natural accent for sale tags, calls to action, and sports graphics, though it tires the eye as a full background. Black text on it reaches about 5.5:1 contrast, so small labels still pass AA. Deep teal and charcoal calm it better than white does.
Questions about #f33558
What is #f33558 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f33558 is rgb(243, 53, 88), in HSL hsl(349, 89%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 64%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f33558?
Deep teal and charcoal both ground #f33558 without dulling its heat. Plain white makes it look harsh, so warm neutrals or dark backgrounds usually flatter it more.
Is #f33558 readable on white or black?
#f33558 has a 3.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.46:1 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.