#F64D4F Hex Color
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This intense, high-saturation red commands immediate attention. Because it is so bright, #f64d4f works best as a surgical accent rather than a background color. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or muted olive, which grounds its aggressive energy. The hex code #f64d4f meets accessibility standards for black text, making it a reliable choice for readable call-to-action buttons in UI design.
Questions about #f64d4f
What is #f64d4f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f64d4f is rgb(246, 77, 79), in HSL hsl(359, 90%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 68%, 4%.
What is the best way to use #f64d4f in design?
This intense red serves best as a surgical accent for call-to-action buttons rather than a background. Because of its high saturation, it commands immediate attention without overpowering your layout when used sparingly against neutral tones like charcoal.
Is #f64d4f readable on white or black?
#f64d4f has a 3.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.09:1 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.