#F53D3D Hex Color
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#f53d3d is an intense, high-energy red with massive saturation. It commands instant attention, making it risky for large areas but ideal as a bold accent for buttons, alerts, or calls to action. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal grays for a modern, industrial look. The hex code for this powerful red is #f53d3d. Black text remains perfectly legible against this shade.
Questions about #f53d3d
What is #f53d3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f53d3d is rgb(245, 61, 61), in HSL hsl(0, 90%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 75%, 4%.
What works best as a background for #f53d3d?
Because #f53d3d is so saturated, it works best when paired with neutral, dark tones rather than competing colors. Try using it against deep charcoal or near-black backgrounds to create a clean, modern, and high-contrast industrial aesthetic for UI design.
Is #f53d3d readable on white or black?
#f53d3d has a 3.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.61:1 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.