#FF3D35 Hex Color

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The hex code #ff3d35 is a saturated, warm red with a bright orange undertone and strong visual energy. Its vivid brightness suits calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, and emergency-service accents, but it can overwhelm a full-page background. Pair it with charcoal or navy, and use black text for about a 6:1 contrast ratio.

Questions about #ff3d35

What is #ff3d35 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ff3d35 is rgb(255, 61, 53), in HSL hsl(2, 100%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 79%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ff3d35?
Charcoal, navy, and off-white pair well with #ff3d35 because they ground its bright orange-red energy without competing for attention, making them useful for backgrounds, borders, and supporting text while the red remains a focused accent.
Is #ff3d35 readable on white or black?
#ff3d35 has a 3.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.97:1 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.