#F45E44 Hex Color
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Warm and highly saturated, #f45e44 is a bright red with a clear orange undertone. Its strong chroma creates energy and urgency, making it effective for calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, and small interface accents. Use it sparingly beside deep navy or charcoal. Black text meets WCAG AA body-text contrast, and the hex code is #f45e44.
Questions about #f45e44
What is #f45e44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f45e44 is rgb(244, 94, 68), in HSL hsl(9, 89%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 72%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f45e44?
#f45e44 pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, and warm neutrals because those quieter colors balance its bright orange-red energy without competing for attention, especially when it serves as the focal accent. Use the saturated shade as an accent, then let the darker or softer partner cover larger areas.
Where does #f45e44 work best in a design?
The warm orange undertone makes #f45e44 feel energetic, urgent, and outgoing, so it suits calls to action, sale graphics, sports visuals, and small interface accents better than large reading backgrounds.
Is #f45e44 readable on white or black?
#f45e44 has a 3.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.53:1 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.