#F57175 Hex Color
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#f57175 is a saturated, warm coral-red that demands immediate attention. This high-energy hue works best as a 10% accent color to highlight calls to action or alert buttons, rather than a full background. It pairs well with slate grays or deep teals to ground its intensity. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, use the hex code #f57175 for functional UI elements that need visibility.
Questions about #f57175
What is #f57175 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f57175 is rgb(245, 113, 117), in HSL hsl(358, 87%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 52%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f57175 in a design palette?
Because #f57175 is so intense, it pairs best with grounding, neutral tones that prevent visual clutter. Combine this coral-red with slate gray or a deep, moody teal to create a balanced interface that keeps the energy contained.
How should #f57175 be used in user interface design?
Limit #f57175 to small, functional elements like primary call-to-action buttons or status alerts where you need to draw the eye immediately. Since it demands high attention, using it as a primary background color often overwhelms the user and degrades readability.
Is #f57175 readable on white or black?
#f57175 has a 2.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.50:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.