#FE0A00 Hex Color
A fiery, high-octane red for accents
This intense, high-octane red commands immediate attention. Because of its extreme saturation, #fe0a00 works best as a 10% accent color rather than a large background, where it can easily overwhelm the eye. Pair it with deep charcoal for a refined look that maintains readability. The hex code for this powerful, fiery hue is #fe0a00, which offers enough contrast against black for clear, accessible text.
Questions about #fe0a00
What is #fe0a00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fe0a00 is rgb(254, 10, 0), in HSL hsl(2, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 100%, 0%.
What is the best way to use #fe0a00 in a layout?
Because #fe0a00 is extremely saturated, it works most effectively as a 10% accent color rather than a background shade. This high-octane red can easily overwhelm the eye, so balance it with neutral tones like charcoal to maintain visual readability.
Is #fe0a00 readable on white or black?
#fe0a00 has a 3.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.25:1 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.