#FD3C59 Hex Color
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#fd3c59 is an intense, saturated red that demands immediate attention. Due to its high energy, it works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action or UI highlights rather than a full background. This hex code provides enough contrast for readable black text, though it can overwhelm more subtle similar brown shades if placed directly alongside them. Use it sparingly to inject urgency into your designs.
Questions about #fd3c59
What is #fd3c59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fd3c59 is rgb(253, 60, 89), in HSL hsl(351, 98%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 65%, 1%.
How should I use #fd3c59 in a UI design?
Apply #fd3c59 strictly as a functional accent color, such as for destructive action buttons or error alerts. Because of its extreme saturation, using it for backgrounds or primary branding will quickly overwhelm your users and compromise visual balance.
Is #fd3c59 readable on white or black?
#fd3c59 has a 3.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.96:1 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.