#FC000E Hex Color
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This high-intensity red is undeniably loud and commands immediate attention. Because #fc000e sits at maximum saturation, it creates a visual jolt that works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action rather than a background. Pair it with soft, desaturated charcoals to ground its aggressive energy. The hex code #fc000e offers enough contrast for black text to remain legible in small, readable sizes.
Questions about #fc000e
What is #fc000e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc000e is rgb(252, 0, 14), in HSL hsl(357, 100%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 94%, 1%.
How should I use the high-intensity #fc000e in web design?
Use #fc000e sparingly as a 10% accent color for primary buttons or specific alerts rather than large backgrounds. Because this red is so aggressive, it creates a visual jolt that is most effective when grounded by soft, desaturated charcoal or cool neutral tones.
Is #fc000e readable on white or black?
#fc000e 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.