#FD3943 Hex Color
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#fd3943 is a saturated, bright red with a warm coral undertone and high visual energy. Its bold intensity suits calls to action, sports graphics, sales campaigns, and small interface accents. Use it sparingly rather than as a full background, and pair it with dark text; this hex code delivers about 5.8:1 contrast with black, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #fd3943
What is #fd3943 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fd3943 is rgb(253, 57, 67), in HSL hsl(357, 98%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 77%, 74%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fd3943?
#fd3943 pairs well with charcoal, navy, warm cream, and muted blue-gray, which give its intense red a steadier visual frame. Use those tones for backgrounds, borders, or supporting content while reserving the red for emphasis and interaction.
Is #fd3943 readable on white or black?
#fd3943 has a 3.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.84:1 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.