#F96B85 Hex Color
Vibrant coral red for high energy accents
This bright, saturated red leans towards a punchy coral, commanding attention with high energy. Because it is so vivid, the hex code #f96b85 works best as a sharp accent rather than a full background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays or soft teals to balance its intensity. Black text maintains high legibility on this shade, making it a functional choice for call-to-action buttons.
Questions about #f96b85
What is #f96b85 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f96b85 is rgb(249, 107, 133), in HSL hsl(349, 92%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 47%, 2%.
How do I best use #f96b85 in a design layout?
Because #f96b85 is so saturated, reserve it for high-impact call-to-action buttons or small visual icons rather than backgrounds. It commands attention immediately, so pairing it with charcoal or deep neutral grays prevents the interface from feeling overwhelmed.
What colors help balance the intensity of #f96b85?
To ground the high energy of #f96b85, use muted tones like sage or dark charcoal grays. These cooler, darker colors offer the necessary contrast to stop the coral red from vibrating against the eyes, creating a stable and readable palette.
Is #f96b85 readable on white or black?
#f96b85 has a 2.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.46:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.