#FB2C2C Hex Color
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This intense, high-octane red commands immediate attention. Because of its sheer saturation, #fb2c2c is best used as a 10 percent accent color for calls to action or alert indicators rather than a primary background. Black text remains legible against this shade, meeting accessibility standards for body copy. Pair it with cool, desaturated grays to ground its aggressive energy and prevent visual fatigue in user interfaces.
Questions about #fb2c2c
What is #fb2c2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fb2c2c is rgb(251, 44, 44), in HSL hsl(0, 96%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 82%, 2%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
How should I use #fb2c2c in user interfaces?
Use #fb2c2c sparingly as a 10 percent accent color for buttons or status alerts to command attention without causing visual fatigue. Balance its high energy by grounding it with cool, desaturated grays or charcoal for better readability.
Is #fb2c2c readable on white or black?
#fb2c2c has a 3.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.49:1 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.