#FE155D Hex Color
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#fe155d is an intense, high-octane red that demands immediate attention. Due to its extreme saturation, it functions best as a surgical accent rather than a background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays, which balance its sheer volume. If you are learning how to make red, note that this specific hex code sits right on the edge of a vibrant neon pink.
Questions about #fe155d
What is #fe155d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fe155d is rgb(254, 21, 93), in HSL hsl(341, 99%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 92%, 63%, 0%.
How should I balance the intensity of #fe155d in a UI design?
#fe155d is extremely saturated and works best when applied sparingly as a call-to-action button or a small UI highlight. Use it against a neutral dark gray or off-white background to prevent it from overwhelming the user's visual field.
Does #fe155d lean more toward red or pink?
#fe155d occupies the space between a pure primary red and a vibrant neon pink. Because it carries such a high chromatic intensity, it often appears as a hot, electric rose in digital displays rather than a standard flat red.
Is #fe155d readable on white or black?
#fe155d has a 3.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.47:1 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.