#FC505B Hex Color
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This high-intensity red demands attention with its aggressive saturation. Because #fc505b is so loud, use it sparingly as a 10% accent color for calls to action or alert states rather than a background. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays, which ground its electric energy. Black text provides excellent readability against this hex code, meeting accessibility standards for small body copy.
Questions about #fc505b
What is #fc505b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc505b is rgb(252, 80, 91), in HSL hsl(356, 97%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 64%, 1%.
How should I use #fc505b in my design?
Use #fc505b as a targeted accent color rather than a primary background because its high saturation creates visual fatigue quickly. It works effectively for call-to-action buttons or status indicators where you need to draw the eye immediately.
Is #fc505b readable on white or black?
#fc505b has a 3.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.43:1 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.