#FF6E5E Hex Color
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#ff6e5e is a high-energy coral red that demands immediate attention. Because of its intensity and saturation, it works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action rather than a background. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys to ground the brightness. The hex code #ff6e5e offers excellent readability with black text, making it a functional choice for high-impact UI alerts.
Questions about #ff6e5e
What is #ff6e5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ff6e5e is rgb(255, 110, 94), in HSL hsl(6, 100%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 63%, 0%.
How should I use #ff6e5e in a professional interface?
#ff6e5e is an incredibly intense, high-saturation coral that can easily overwhelm a layout if used as a primary background. Use it sparingly as a 10% accent color to draw the eye toward essential call to action buttons.
What colors ground the brightness of #ff6e5e?
To balance the aggressive energy of this coral, pair it with neutral, darker tones like charcoal or deep slate grays. These dark, muted companions prevent the color from vibrating against the eyes while keeping the overall design legible.
Is #ff6e5e readable on white or black?
#ff6e5e has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.64:1 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.