#F74852 Hex Color
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Bright and highly saturated, #f74852 is a warm red with a slight coral cast and strong visual energy. Its medium-light value grabs attention in calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, and alerts. Use the hex code as a small accent beside charcoal or deep navy, since large fields can feel intense. Black text provides about 6.0:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #f74852
What is #f74852 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f74852 is rgb(247, 72, 82), in HSL hsl(357, 92%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 67%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #f74852?
#f74852 pairs well with charcoal, navy, cream, and pale aqua, which balance its warm saturation and let the coral-red accent stand out without making the overall palette feel overwhelming in layouts.
Does #f74852 read as warm or cool?
#f74852 reads as a warm red because its hue leans slightly toward coral rather than blue, while its high saturation gives the shade a lively, attention-grabbing character suited to calls to action, sale graphics, alerts, and sports branding.
Is #f74852 readable on white or black?
#f74852 has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.00:1 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.