#FC4C3D Hex Color
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With high saturation and medium lightness, #fc4c3d delivers a warm, blazing red with a slight coral cast. Its bold energy suits call-to-action buttons, sports graphics, food branding, and sale accents, though it can overwhelm as a full background. Pair it with deep navy for balance. The hex code #fc4c3d supports black text at about 6.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #fc4c3d
What is #fc4c3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc4c3d is rgb(252, 76, 61), in HSL hsl(5, 97%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 76%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fc4c3d?
#fc4c3d pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, warm cream, and muted blue-gray, which temper its saturated coral-red energy without competing for attention in interfaces, branding, and promotional layouts designed for high visual impact. Use navy for a bold, balanced palette.
Where does #fc4c3d work best in a design?
#fc4c3d works best as a focused accent for call-to-action buttons, sports graphics, food branding, sale labels, and other elements that need quick visual attention in otherwise restrained layouts with clear hierarchy and generous spacing. Avoid using it as a full-page background unless surrounding elements stay calm.
Is #fc4c3d readable on white or black?
#fc4c3d has a 3.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.24:1 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.