#F72E78 Hex Color
A vibrant, high-energy electric pink accent
This saturated, high-intensity pink demands attention. Because it is so visually aggressive, it works best as a small accent rather than a background color. Pair #f72e78 with deep charcoals or slate grays to balance its overwhelming energy. Its extreme chroma ensures legibility, and black text against this hex code creates enough contrast for accessible digital design.
Questions about #f72e78
What is #f72e78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f72e78 is rgb(247, 46, 120), in HSL hsl(338, 93%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 51%, 3%.
What colors pair best with #f72e78?
Because #f72e78 is so visually aggressive, it needs deep, grounding neutrals to keep it from overwhelming a design. Pair it with dark charcoal or slate gray to create a high-contrast look that feels modern, sharp, and intentional.
Should I use #f72e78 as a primary background?
Avoid using #f72e78 as a main background color, as its extreme chroma can quickly cause visual fatigue and make text difficult to read. It functions most effectively as a small, high-impact accent for buttons, calls-to-action, or specific highlights.
Is #f72e78 readable on white or black?
#f72e78 has a 3.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.61:1 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.