#FD2500 Hex Color
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Bold and highly saturated, this warm red has a vivid orange undertone and an ablaze, high-energy presence. The hex code #fd2500 creates urgency and excitement in calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and sale graphics. Use it as a small accent rather than a full background, especially beside softer neutrals. Black text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #fd2500
What is #fd2500 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fd2500 is rgb(253, 37, 0), in HSL hsl(9, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 85%, 100%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fd2500?
#fd2500 pairs well with white, black, and charcoal, while softer neutrals temper its intensity; muted blue-green accents can create complementary contrast without competing too strongly with its vivid orange-red warmth.
Where does #fd2500 work best in a design?
#fd2500 works best as a focused accent in calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, and food packaging, where its warm orange undertone communicates urgency, energy, and appetite more effectively than a large background.
Is #fd2500 readable on white or black?
#fd2500 has a 3.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.44:1 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.