#F37979 Hex Color
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Watermelon flesh with a soft coral lean. #f37979 is a saturated, warm red that stays mellow thanks to its mid lightness, so it glows without shouting. The hex code #f37979 clears WCAG AA behind black text at about 7.8:1, making it safe for small type on buttons and highlights. Deep teal flatters it better than navy does. Browse other shades of pink for close cousins.
Questions about #f37979
What is #f37979 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f37979 is rgb(243, 121, 121), in HSL hsl(0, 84%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 50%, 5%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What text color reads best on #f37979?
Black text. At roughly 7.8:1 contrast, black on #f37979 clears WCAG AA for small body text. White type drops near 3:1, so keep white text large and bold if you use it.
What colors pair well with #f37979?
Deep teal and charcoal let #f37979 glow without competing for attention. Cream softens it for food or romance branding, while navy reads heavier and less fresh next to it.
Is #f37979 readable on white or black?
#f37979 has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.82:1 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.