#F83E3E Hex Color
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This high-energy red demands attention with its intense, saturated pigment. Because #f83e3e is so loud, use it sparingly as a 10% accent color for call-to-action buttons or alerts rather than a large background. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays to ground the brightness. The hex code for this powerful red is #f83e3e, and it holds enough contrast for black text to remain legible.
Questions about #f83e3e
What is #f83e3e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f83e3e is rgb(248, 62, 62), in HSL hsl(0, 93%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 75%, 3%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
How should I use #f83e3e in a UI design?
Because #f83e3e is a visually loud, saturated red, it works best as a 10% accent color for primary call-to-action buttons or error states. Pairing this shade with charcoal or deep neutral grays helps balance its intensity and prevents it from overwhelming the layout.
Is #f83e3e readable on white or black?
#f83e3e has a 3.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.74:1 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.