#F72A5D Hex Color
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#f72a5d is a saturated, warm red with a pink-red cast and high lightness that feels energetic and urgent. Its bold presence suits calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and small interface accents. As a hex code, #f72a5d supports black text at about 5.4:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #f72a5d
What is #f72a5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f72a5d is rgb(247, 42, 93), in HSL hsl(345, 93%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 62%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #f72a5d?
#f72a5d pairs well with navy for a sharp, grounded contrast, while pale blush or warm cream can soften its high saturation without competing with its strong pink-red cast in editorial and lifestyle layouts.
Is #f72a5d readable on white or black?
#f72a5d has a 3.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.44:1 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.