#FF3C2E Hex Color
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Highly saturated and undeniably loud, the hex code #ff3c2e commands immediate attention. This intense red works best as a surgical accent or call to action rather than a large background. It is visually demanding, but black text maintains a readable contrast of 5.9:1 against its surface. Use it sparingly with deep charcoals or slate grays to temper its aggressive, fiery character in your UI design.
Questions about #ff3c2e
What is #ff3c2e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ff3c2e is rgb(255, 60, 46), in HSL hsl(4, 100%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 82%, 0%.
How can I effectively use #ff3c2e in UI design without overwhelming the user?
Since #ff3c2e is visually demanding, treat it as a surgical accent rather than a background color. Pair it sparingly with charcoal or deep slate grays to provide a grounding contrast that keeps the overall interface feeling balanced and legible.
Is #ff3c2e readable on white or black?
#ff3c2e has a 3.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.93:1 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.