#F9242F Hex Color
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#f9242f is a highly saturated, bright red with a warm, slightly pink undertone. Its strong lightness creates urgency and energy, making it effective for calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, and small interface accents. Use it sparingly against dark neutrals, since large areas can overwhelm. The hex code #f9242f supports black text at about 5.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #f9242f
What is #f9242f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9242f is rgb(249, 36, 47), in HSL hsl(357, 95%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 81%, 2%.
Is #f9242f a warm or cool red?
#f9242f reads as a warm red because its bright base carries a slight pink undertone, creating an urgent, energetic mood suited to calls to action, sale graphics, sports visuals, and restrained interface accents.
What colors pair well with #f9242f?
Is #f9242f readable on white or black?
#f9242f has a 3.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.32:1 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.