#FC0007 Hex Color
Intense, high-octane red for immediate impact
This intense, high-octane red demands attention. Because #fc0007 is extremely saturated and aggressive, it overwhelms large backgrounds. Use it sparingly as a 10% accent color to guide users toward call-to-action buttons or critical alerts. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or black text, which meets WCAG accessibility standards for readability. The hex code for this primary red is #fc0007.
Questions about #fc0007
What is #fc0007 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc0007 is rgb(252, 0, 7), in HSL hsl(358, 100%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 97%, 1%.
How can I use #fc0007 effectively in UI design?
Because #fc0007 is extremely intense, limit its use to small, high-impact areas like call-to-action buttons or status indicators. Pair it with dark, neutral text like charcoal to ensure the design remains accessible while maintaining high visual urgency.
Is #fc0007 readable on white or black?
#fc0007 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.