#F43F5E Hex Color
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#f43f5e is a high-intensity, saturated pink-red that demands attention. Because it is so loud, use this hex code sparingly as an accent color rather than a primary background to avoid overwhelming your design. It pairs well with dark charcoal or deep navy for high-contrast UI elements. This shade remains legible for small text, though you might consider mixing brown to create softer, muted companion tones.
Questions about #f43f5e
What is #f43f5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f43f5e is rgb(244, 63, 94), in HSL hsl(350, 89%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 61%, 4%.
How can I balance the intensity of #f43f5e in a design?
Is #f43f5e readable on white or black?
#f43f5e has a 3.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.71:1 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.