#F7532E Hex Color

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#f7532e is a strong, saturated red with a clear orange lean, like hot coals or ripe tomato skin. Its full saturation makes it loud, so it earns its keep as a 10 percent accent: buttons, sale badges, sports branding, calls to action. Black text reads clearly on it at about 6.2:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body text. Pair it with deep navy or charcoal to keep the heat in check.

Questions about #f7532e

What is #f7532e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f7532e is rgb(247, 83, 46), in HSL hsl(11, 93%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 66%, 81%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #f7532e?
#f7532e flatters deep navy and charcoal, which cool its heat without dulling it. Cream and olive also work well, while bright oranges and pinks tend to compete with it.
Is #f7532e readable on white or black?
#f7532e has a 3.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.23:1 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.