#F94A56 Hex Color

A high-energy coral red accent

Hex color #f94a56 graphic
This saturated, coral-leaning red serves best as a high-visibility accent color rather than a main background. Its intensity makes it perfect for urgent call-to-action buttons. Because it provides a 6.1:1 contrast ratio with black text, small type remains easily readable against this hue. The hex code for this vivid, energetic shade is #f94a56.

Questions about #f94a56

What is #f94a56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f94a56 is rgb(249, 74, 86), in HSL hsl(356, 94%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 65%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #f94a56?
To balance the intensity of #f94a56, pair it with neutral tones like charcoal or soft off-whites. If you need a secondary accent, a cool teal provides a striking, complementary pop that grounds the overall design composition.
Is #f94a56 readable on white or black?
#f94a56 has a 3.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.14:1 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.