#F35952 Hex Color
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This warm, high-saturation red is an attention-grabbing choice for call-to-action buttons or urgent UI elements. Because it leans slightly coral, it avoids the harshness of pure primary red. The hex code #f35952 pairs cleanly with charcoal or dark navy for readable typography, as it offers a 6.4:1 contrast ratio against black text. Use it sparingly as an accent rather than a dominant background.
Questions about #f35952
What is #f35952 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f35952 is rgb(243, 89, 82), in HSL hsl(3, 87%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 66%, 5%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
How should I use #f35952 in UI design?
Reserve #f35952 for functional elements like call-to-action buttons or alert icons where you need to grab attention without the aggression of pure primary red. Because it leans coral, it maintains warmth while staying highly readable against dark backgrounds like charcoal.
Is #f35952 readable on white or black?
#f35952 has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.36:1 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.