#F7020A Hex Color
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Fiery and fully saturated, this red holds nothing back. #f7020a is a loud, warm red made for small doses: sale badges, alerts, calls to action. As a full background it tires the eye fast, so treat it as your 10 percent accent. Black text reads clearly on it at about 5.0:1, which passes AA for body copy.
Questions about #f7020a
What is #f7020a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f7020a is rgb(247, 2, 10), in HSL hsl(358, 98%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 99%, 96%, 3%.
What text color works on #f7020a?
Black text reads best on #f7020a, with a contrast ratio of about 5.0:1, which passes WCAG AA for body text. White text falls short of that mark, so keep light type off this red.
What colors pair well with #f7020a?
Pair #f7020a with deep navy or charcoal to tame its intensity, or with warm cream for a bold poster feel. Keep its share of the palette small so it stays a focal point.
Is #f7020a readable on white or black?
#f7020a has a 4.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.96:1 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.