#F74D39 Hex Color
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This intense, saturated red commands immediate attention with its high-energy, warm glow. Because #f74d39 is so loud, use it sparingly as a 10% accent color to highlight calls to action or error states rather than large backgrounds. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays, which allow the color to pop without visual fatigue. The hex code for this vivid shade is #f74d39.
Questions about #f74d39
What is #f74d39 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f74d39 is rgb(247, 77, 57), in HSL hsl(6, 92%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 77%, 3%.
How should I use #f74d39 in a user interface?
Because #f74d39 is extremely saturated and commands instant attention, it is best reserved for small, intentional accent elements like buttons or error states. Using it on large backgrounds will quickly cause visual fatigue for your users.
What colors pair well with #f74d39?
Deep charcoal or dark neutral grays are the most effective partners for #f74d39 because they ground the brightness of the red without competing for attention. This contrast allows the vivid hue to pop effectively while maintaining readable designs.
Is #f74d39 readable on white or black?
#f74d39 has a 3.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.07:1 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.