#F47777 Hex Color
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#f47777 is a bold, saturated coral red that commands instant attention. Due to its intense, warm nature, it works best as a punchy 10% accent rather than a primary background color. Pair it with deep charcoals to ground its energy or dark teals for a modern contrast. With its high readability against black text, the hex code #f47777 is an excellent choice for high-conversion buttons and critical UI alerts.
Questions about #f47777
What is #f47777 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f47777 is rgb(244, 119, 119), in HSL hsl(0, 85%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 51%, 4%.
How should I use #f47777 in a user interface?
The intense energy of #f47777 makes it ideal for 10% accent areas like primary action buttons, error messages, or urgent notification banners. Because of its high saturation, avoid using it as a large background color, as it can overwhelm the visual hierarchy.
What colors pair effectively with #f47777?
This coral red creates a balanced, modern look when paired with charcoal or slate grays to ground its vibrancy. For a more adventurous and high-contrast approach, consider using dark teal tones to complement the warmth and intensity of the color.
Is #f47777 readable on white or black?
#f47777 has a 2.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.75:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.