#F44175 Hex Color
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This saturated, neon-leaning red demands immediate attention. The hex code for this color is #f44175. Due to its intense chroma, reserve it as a 10% accent to highlight calls to action rather than as a background. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate to anchor the intensity. Black text remains legible against this shade with a 5.9:1 contrast ratio, ensuring small UI elements stay clear.
Questions about #f44175
What is #f44175 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f44175 is rgb(244, 65, 117), in HSL hsl(343, 89%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 52%, 4%.
How should I use #f44175 in a professional interface?
Reserve #f44175 strictly as a 10% accent color for interactive elements like buttons or notification badges. Because it carries high saturation, applying it to large backgrounds will quickly overwhelm the user and degrade the overall readability of your design.
Which neutral colors balance the intensity of #f44175?
Pair #f44175 with deep charcoal or cool slate gray to ground its neon vibrance. These dark, muted tones provide the necessary visual anchor to prevent the red from feeling chaotic while ensuring your primary text remains legible and clear.
Is #f44175 readable on white or black?
#f44175 has a 3.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.85:1 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.