#FA7E74 Hex Color
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#fa7e74 is an intense, saturated coral-red that commands immediate attention. This high-energy shade thrives as a bold UI accent for call-to-action buttons or marketing alerts where urgency is required. While too aggressive for large backgrounds, it pairs exceptionally well with cool charcoal grays. Because of its vivid nature, it stands out far more effectively than other deeper pink tones. The hex code is #fa7e74.
Questions about #fa7e74
What is #fa7e74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fa7e74 is rgb(250, 126, 116), in HSL hsl(4, 93%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 54%, 2%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
When should I use #fa7e74 in my interface design?
Use #fa7e74 primarily for call-to-action buttons or critical alerts that need to grab the user's attention quickly. Because it is so saturated, avoid using this coral-red as a large background color, as it can feel overwhelming for the viewer.
Which colors pair best with #fa7e74?
This vivid shade contrasts beautifully against charcoal or deep, dark neutrals, allowing the warmth of the coral to pop without visual competition. You can also experiment with muted teals to create a balanced, complementary color scheme for modern web graphics.
Is #fa7e74 readable on white or black?
#fa7e74 has a 2.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.30:1 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.