#F9222A Hex Color
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Strong and highly saturated, #f9222a is a bright, warm red with a clean, slightly pink undertone. Its intensity brings energy and urgency to calls to action, sports graphics, sales campaigns, and emergency messaging. Use it as a small accent against charcoal or cream rather than a full background. The hex code #f9222a supports black text at about 5.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #f9222a
What is #f9222a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9222a is rgb(249, 34, 42), in HSL hsl(358, 95%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 83%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #f9222a?
The strongest pairings for #f9222a are near-black neutrals, cream, and cool blue-green accents that temper its warm intensity. Use it as a small highlight with charcoal backgrounds or cream surfaces to keep layouts balanced.
Does #f9222a read as a warm or cool red?
#f9222a reads as a warm red because its red value dominates, while its slight blue lean gives it a clean pink undertone. High saturation makes the color feel urgent, lively, and attention-grabbing rather than soft, dusty, or earthy.
Is #f9222a readable on white or black?
#f9222a has a 3.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.29:1 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.