#FF4D38 Hex Color
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This intense, high-saturation red demands immediate attention. Because of its extreme brightness, #ff4d38 works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action rather than a dominant background. It pairs well with deep charcoal grays to ground its aggressive energy. With a contrast ratio of 6.4:1 against black text, it offers excellent readability for UI buttons and UI highlights.
Questions about #ff4d38
What is #ff4d38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ff4d38 is rgb(255, 77, 56), in HSL hsl(6, 100%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 78%, 0%.
How should I use #ff4d38 in a website interface?
#ff4d38 works best as a 10% accent color for primary call-to-action buttons or important highlights rather than a background shade. Because of its extreme brightness, it demands immediate attention and should be balanced with neutral tones like charcoal.
Is #ff4d38 readable on white or black?
#ff4d38 has a 3.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.37:1 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.