#FB2516 Hex Color
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Bright as fresh fire-truck paint, this red is loud and full of heat. #fb2516 is highly saturated with an orange lean that keeps it warm instead of icy. It works best as a small accent or call to action, since a full background overwhelms fast. Black text clears WCAG AA on it, so buttons and badges stay readable.
Questions about #fb2516
What is #fb2516 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fb2516 is rgb(251, 37, 22), in HSL hsl(4, 97%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 85%, 91%, 2%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #fb2516?
Deep navy is the strongest partner for #fb2516; its cool depth grounds the red's heat and keeps designs from feeling alarming. Charcoal works too, while plain white backgrounds make the red read harsher.
Is #fb2516 readable on white or black?
#fb2516 has a 3.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.37:1 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.