#F52828 Hex Color
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#f52828 is a saturated, bright red with warm reddish undertones and enough lightness to feel energetic rather than heavy. Its bold intensity suits calls to action, sports graphics, sales accents, and emergency cues, but it can overwhelm as a full-page background. Use it sparingly with dark neutrals; black text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #f52828.
Questions about #f52828
What is #f52828 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f52828 is rgb(245, 40, 40), in HSL hsl(0, 91%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 84%, 84%, 4%.
Is #f52828 warm or cool?
#f52828 reads as a warm red because its high saturation and bright value create a fiery, forward impression rather than a muted or shadowed one, making it effective for action-focused interfaces, sports artwork, food branding, and urgent visual signals.
What colors pair well with #f52828?
A navy or charcoal pairing gives #f52828 a steadier frame, while warm white softens its intensity and muted olive can add an unexpected, grounded counterpoint without competing with its strong saturation. Use it as a small accent or action color in busy palettes.
Is #f52828 readable on white or black?
#f52828 has a 4.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.21:1 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.