#F5565B Hex Color

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A saturated, warm red with a light, lively finish, #f5565b brings urgency and excitement without the weight of dark crimson. Use it as a focused accent for calls to action, sports branding, sales graphics, or alerts rather than a full-page background. The hex code #f5565b supports clear black text at about 6.4:1 contrast, while white text is weaker.

Questions about #f5565b

What is #f5565b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5565b is rgb(245, 86, 91), in HSL hsl(358, 89%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 63%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f5565b?
#f5565b pairs well with white, black, charcoal, navy, and soft neutral backgrounds; muted blue-green accents can add contrast without competing with its warm, lively red character in interface and branding palettes.
Is #f5565b readable on white or black?
#f5565b has a 3.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.36:1 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.