#F57A87 Hex Color
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#f57a87 is a bold, saturated red that demands attention. Because it is highly pigmented and energetic, it works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action or UI highlights rather than a background. Pair it with dark slate grays to ground its intensity. This hex code offers excellent contrast with black text, making it a functional choice for high-impact alerts or specific design buttons.
Questions about #f57a87
What is #f57a87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f57a87 is rgb(245, 122, 135), in HSL hsl(354, 86%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 45%, 4%.
What colors pair best with #f57a87?
Because #f57a87 is so saturated, it works best when grounded by dark, neutral tones like charcoal or deep slate gray. These colors prevent the red from vibrating and provide the necessary contrast to make your interface elements feel intentional rather than chaotic.
Is #f57a87 suitable for text?
While #f57a87 provides high visibility, it generally lacks sufficient contrast against standard white or very light backgrounds to meet WCAG accessibility standards for body text. Use it primarily for bold UI accents, alerts, or icons rather than long-form readable content.
Is #f57a87 readable on white or black?
#f57a87 has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.01:1 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.