#FC3937 Hex Color

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Reach for #fc3937 when a call to action needs to shout. This red is saturated and bright, with a warm orange cast that keeps it lively instead of heavy. It works best as an accent, since full backgrounds can overwhelm a layout. Black text passes AA contrast on it, so buttons and highlights stay readable.

Questions about #fc3937

What is #fc3937 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc3937 is rgb(252, 57, 55), in HSL hsl(1, 97%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 77%, 78%, 1%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #fc3937?
Deep navy and charcoal ground its brightness, while a soft mint or cream keeps the contrast sharp without clashing. Save neutrals for surrounding space so the red stays the loudest element on the page.
Is #fc3937 readable on white or black?
#fc3937 has a 3.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.77:1 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.