#FC1633 Hex Color
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#fc1633 is a high-octane red that demands immediate attention. This saturated shade works best as an accent rather than a background color because of its intense luminosity. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its energy. The hex code for this vivid red is #fc1633, and it offers excellent readability with black text for accessible call-to-action buttons.
Questions about #fc1633
What is #fc1633 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc1633 is rgb(252, 22, 51), in HSL hsl(352, 97%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 91%, 80%, 1%.
How can I effectively use #fc1633 in a UI design?
Use #fc1633 primarily for small, high-impact elements like call-to-action buttons or alert icons rather than large backgrounds. Its intense luminosity makes it perfect for drawing the user's eye, but it quickly overwhelms the viewer if applied to too much surface area.
What colors pair best with #fc1633?
Ground this high-energy red by pairing it with neutral, darker tones like charcoal or deep slate gray. These colors balance the intensity of #fc1633, preventing it from looking cluttered while ensuring your design maintains professional contrast and visual hierarchy.
Is #fc1633 readable on white or black?
#fc1633 has a 3.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.30:1 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.