#FC2209 Hex Color
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#fc2209 is a loud, fully saturated red with a hot orange lean. Its intensity suits calls to action, sale badges, and sports branding, though it works best as a small accent rather than a full background. Black text passes AA on it at about 5.4:1 contrast, and it pairs well with deep navy for balance.
Questions about #fc2209
What is #fc2209 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc2209 is rgb(252, 34, 9), in HSL hsl(6, 98%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 87%, 96%, 1%.
What text color works best on #fc2209?
Black text works best. #fc2209 reaches about 5.4:1 contrast against black, which passes WCAG AA for body text, while white text falls short and should be saved for darker reds.
What colors pair well with #fc2209?
Deep navy and charcoal cool it down and give it room to stand out, while warm cream softens its heat. Avoid sitting it next to pink or orange, where it loses its punch.
Is #fc2209 readable on white or black?
#fc2209 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.