#F46470 Hex Color
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#f46470 is a saturated, high-energy red with a warm, coral undertone. Because it commands immediate attention, use this hex code sparingly as a call-to-action button or a small UI accent rather than a full page background. It pairs surprisingly well with deep, muted charcoals when you need to avoid mixing gray tones that wash it out. Black text remains legible for small copy.
Questions about #f46470
What is #f46470 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f46470 is rgb(244, 100, 112), in HSL hsl(355, 87%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 54%, 4%.
How should I use #f46470 in a user interface?
Because #f46470 is highly saturated, it functions best as a focused UI accent or a clickable call-to-action button. Avoid using it for large background areas or body text, as its intensity can quickly overwhelm a layout and cause visual fatigue.
What colors pair well with #f46470?
This color pairs beautifully with deep, muted charcoal or dark neutral tones to ground its intensity. Using dark grays provides the necessary contrast to prevent the color from appearing washed out while keeping your design clean and modern.
Is #f46470 readable on white or black?
#f46470 has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.90:1 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.