#FF3535 Hex Color
An intense, high-energy red accent color
#ff3535 is an intensely saturated red that demands immediate attention. Because it is so loud and high-energy, it functions best as a functional accent rather than a background. Pair this hue with charcoal or dark gray to ground its intensity and improve readability. With a 5.8:1 contrast ratio, this hex code supports black text for critical alerts, buttons, or calls to action.
Questions about #ff3535
What is #ff3535 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ff3535 is rgb(255, 53, 53), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 79%, 79%, 0%.
Is #ff3535 suitable for large background areas?
Avoid using #ff3535 for large backgrounds as its high energy can quickly overwhelm the viewer and cause eye strain. It is best reserved for smaller, functional elements like primary buttons, status indicators, or specific highlights that require immediate user focus.
Is #ff3535 readable on white or black?
#ff3535 has a 3.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.81:1 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.