#F70803 Hex Color
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#f70803 is a searing, high-chroma red that demands immediate attention. Due to its intensity, it shines as an accent for call-to-action buttons rather than a full page background. You can use black text comfortably on this hex code, as it provides a 5.0:1 contrast ratio that exceeds WCAG AA requirements for small body text. Use sparingly to avoid overwhelming your composition.
Questions about #f70803
What is #f70803 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f70803 is rgb(247, 8, 3), in HSL hsl(1, 98%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 97%, 99%, 3%.
How can I effectively use #f70803 without overwhelming a layout?
Use #f70803 strictly as a focal point for primary call-to-action buttons or status indicators rather than a background. Because of its extreme saturation, it acts best when framed by neutral whites or dark charcoal tones.
Is #f70803 readable on white or black?
#f70803 has a 4.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.99:1 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.