#F5197F Hex Color
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#f5197f is an aggressive, high-chroma pink that demands instant focus. Due to its extreme intensity, it functions best as a small accent rather than a full background. Use it sparingly to highlight calls to action or UI elements. Unlike the muted earth tones found when mixing brown, this hex code stands out on any screen. Black text offers excellent readability, exceeding WCAG AA standards with a 5.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #f5197f
What is #f5197f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5197f is rgb(245, 25, 127), in HSL hsl(332, 92%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 48%, 4%.
How should I use #f5197f in user interfaces?
Use #f5197f sparingly as an accent color for calls to action, notification badges, or primary buttons where you need to guide the user's eye instantly. Due to its intense saturation, it will overwhelm a layout if used as a background.
Is #f5197f readable on white or black?
#f5197f has a 3.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.32:1 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.