#F5431D Hex Color
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#f5431d is a saturated, warm red with a bright orange undertone and medium-light value. Its bold intensity suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and warning accents. Use it as a 10% accent beside charcoal or deep navy rather than as a full background. Black text remains readable at about 5.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #f5431d.
Questions about #f5431d
What is #f5431d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5431d is rgb(245, 67, 29), in HSL hsl(11, 92%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 88%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f5431d?
#f5431d pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and warm neutrals because these darker, quieter colors temper its saturated orange-red intensity, making the bright hue more effective as a focused accent than as a large background.
Is #f5431d warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#f5431d reads as a warm red because its strong orange undertone shifts it toward heat and energy, creating an urgent, lively mood that suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and warning accents.
Is #f5431d readable on white or black?
#f5431d has a 3.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.70:1 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.