#FF6C47 Hex Color

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Reach for #ff6c47 when a button or sale badge needs to shout. This bright red-orange, a shade of red with strong coral warmth, reads loud and beaming thanks to its high saturation and lightness. It works best as a small accent in a 60/30/10 layout rather than a full background. Black text passes comfortably on it at about 7.5:1 contrast, and it flatters deep navy.

Questions about #ff6c47

What is #ff6c47 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ff6c47 is rgb(255, 108, 71), in HSL hsl(12, 100%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 72%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ff6c47?
Deep navy makes this red-orange look richer and cooler by comparison, while charcoal keeps it bold without glare. Avoid pairing it with bright yellow or pink, where it turns garish.
Is #ff6c47 readable on white or black?
#ff6c47 has a 2.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.48:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.