#FB0909 Hex Color
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This blazing, high-saturation red demands immediate attention. It works best as a punchy accent color, representing roughly 10% of a balanced interface. Avoid using it as a primary background, as its sheer intensity overwhelms the eye. Black text remains legible against this shade, providing solid contrast for small type. The hex code for this energetic red is #fb0909.
Questions about #fb0909
What is #fb0909 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fb0909 is rgb(251, 9, 9), in HSL hsl(0, 97%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 96%, 2%.
How should I use #fb0909 in a UI interface?
Reserve #fb0909 exclusively for high-impact accents or critical alerts where you need immediate user focus, as its sheer intensity can overwhelm the eye if overused. It works best when occupying no more than ten percent of your total screen surface.
Is #fb0909 readable on white or black?
#fb0909 has a 4.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.14:1 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.