#F4491A Hex Color
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This high-intensity orange-red demands immediate attention. Because #f4491a is so saturated and beaming, it functions best as a small 10% accent rather than a background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays to ground its natural energy. With a strong contrast ratio against black text, the hex code #f4491a works effectively for critical call-to-action buttons or alert icons that need to stand out.
Questions about #f4491a
What is #f4491a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f4491a is rgb(244, 73, 26), in HSL hsl(13, 91%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 89%, 4%.
Is #f4491a suitable for body text?
This shade is too vibrant and high-intensity to serve as body text, but it works effectively for critical buttons or alert icons against dark, neutral backgrounds. Ensure you test the contrast ratio against black or dark charcoal to maintain readability standards.
What colors pair well with #f4491a?
Because #f4491a is so saturated, it balances beautifully against deep, grounded neutrals like charcoal or slate gray. Avoid pairing it with other high-intensity colors, as this often leads to visual vibration that tires the eyes and disrupts your visual hierarchy.
Is #f4491a readable on white or black?
#f4491a has a 3.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.81:1 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.