#FC2222 Hex Color
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#fc2222 is an intense, high-octane red that demands immediate attention. Due to its extreme saturation, this shade works best as an accent rather than a primary background. Pair it with dark charcoals to ground the energy. Black text maintains strong legibility against this surface, meeting WCAG standards for small copy. Designers use this hex code to create high-impact calls to action or urgent status indicators.
Questions about #fc2222
What is #fc2222 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc2222 is rgb(252, 34, 34), in HSL hsl(0, 97%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 87%, 87%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fc2222?
High-saturation red works best when grounded by dark, neutral tones like charcoal or deep slate. Using dark grays balances the aggressive intensity of #fc2222, allowing it to pop as an accent without overwhelming your design's layout or visual hierarchy.
Is #fc2222 readable on white or black?
#fc2222 has a 3.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.39:1 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.