#FC594D Hex Color
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#fc594d is a loud, saturated red with high visual intensity. Because of its sheer brightness, it works best as a 10% accent color rather than a primary background shade. It pairs well with charcoal greys, but avoid placing it directly against busy deeper brown tones where it may vibrate. The hex code for this color is #fc594d, and black text offers excellent legibility against it.
Questions about #fc594d
What is #fc594d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc594d is rgb(252, 89, 77), in HSL hsl(4, 97%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 69%, 1%.
How should I use #fc594d in my design projects?
#fc594d works best as a targeted accent color rather than a large background fill due to its extreme visual intensity. Limit its usage to about 10 percent of your layout to maintain balance and avoid overwhelming your audience.
Which colors pair well with #fc594d?
This vibrant red balances beautifully against charcoal or deep, neutral grays that ground its brightness. Avoid placing it directly against busy or heavy brown tones, as the clashing frequencies can cause visual vibration or eye strain.
Is #fc594d readable on white or black?
#fc594d has a 3.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.67:1 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.