#FE473A Hex Color
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#fe473a is an aggressive, high-chroma red that commands immediate attention. Because of its intensity, it works best as a punchy accent rather than a full-page background. Pair it with dark charcoal grays to ground the energy. Since it maintains a 6.2:1 contrast ratio against black, you can safely use dark text for CTA buttons or headlines. The hex code for this shade is #fe473a.
Questions about #fe473a
What is #fe473a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fe473a is rgb(254, 71, 58), in HSL hsl(4, 99%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 77%, 0%.
What colors pair best with the #fe473a red?
#fe473a thrives when paired with dark neutral tones like charcoal or deep slate, which help ground its intense, high-energy presence. Avoid using it alongside other equally bright hues, as that often creates visual noise and makes the design difficult to parse.
Can I use #fe473a for text on dark backgrounds?
#fe473a maintains a 6.2:1 contrast ratio against black, which makes it a strong candidate for high-visibility UI elements like buttons or headlines. However, avoid using it for small body text because its intensity can cause readability issues at very small sizes.
Is #fe473a readable on white or black?
#fe473a has a 3.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.17:1 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.