#FF5252 Hex Color
A high-octane red with distinct coral energy
#ff5252 is a high-octane red with distinct coral undertones. This intense, saturated hue demands attention, making it the perfect choice for action buttons, urgent alerts, or branding that needs to pop. Because it is so bright, use it sparingly as a 10% accent color rather than a primary background. Pair it with deep charcoal grays to create a sharp, readable contrast for your UI design.
Questions about #ff5252
What is #ff5252 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ff5252 is rgb(255, 82, 82), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 68%, 0%.
What is the best way to use #ff5252 in interface design?
Because #ff5252 is visually intense, it works best as an accent color rather than a primary background. Limit usage to about 10% of your layout for call-to-action buttons or status indicators to maintain a clean, readable user experience.
Which colors balance the intensity of #ff5252?
Is #ff5252 readable on white or black?
#ff5252 has a 3.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.58:1 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.