#F3494B Hex Color
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High-intensity and saturated, #f3494b is a bold tomato-leaning red that demands immediate visual focus. It serves best as a strategic accent color for call-to-action buttons rather than a dominant background. The hex code #f3494b offers excellent readability for black text, boasting a 5.9:1 contrast ratio. Use it alongside dark grays to ground its urgency and keep UI designs feeling balanced and professional.
Questions about #f3494b
What is #f3494b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f3494b is rgb(243, 73, 75), in HSL hsl(359, 88%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 69%, 5%.
How should I use #f3494b in a user interface?
Use #f3494b sparingly as a strategic accent for call-to-action buttons or alert indicators where you need to draw the eye immediately. Because it is so saturated, pairing it with neutral tones like charcoal or slate keeps the overall design grounded and professional.
Is #f3494b readable on white or black?
#f3494b has a 3.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.86:1 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.