#F8070E Hex Color
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Highly saturated and bright, #f8070e is a warm red with a forceful, attention-grabbing presence. It works best as a small accent for calls to action, alerts, sports branding, or food packaging, where its energy and urgency stand out against charcoal or deep navy. Black text has about 5.0:1 contrast, and the hex code supports readable labels.
Questions about #f8070e
What is #f8070e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f8070e is rgb(248, 7, 14), in HSL hsl(358, 95%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 97%, 94%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #f8070e?
The #f8070e hex color pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and off-white backgrounds because those quieter tones temper its intensity while preserving the red’s prominence for important interface or branding elements. Use a muted neutral for larger areas and reserve the red for accents.
Is #f8070e a warm or cool red?
#f8070e reads as a warm red because its red channel dominates, while its small blue component exceeds the even smaller green component, giving it a slight crimson cast rather than an orange cast. Its near-pure saturation keeps the overall impression energetic and forceful.
Where does #f8070e work best in a design?
#f8070e works best as a focused accent in calls to action, alerts, sports graphics, and food packaging, where its high saturation creates urgency, strong visibility, and a clear visual priority without overwhelming the surrounding layout. Keep it limited on large surfaces to reduce visual fatigue.
Is #f8070e readable on white or black?
#f8070e has a 4.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.02:1 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.