#FF6E61 Hex Color
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Manila Sunset is a high-intensity, saturated coral shade that commands immediate attention. With its extreme brightness, the hex code #ff6e61 works best as a sharp accent rather than a full-page background, where it can easily overwhelm the eye. Because black text offers a strong 7.7:1 contrast ratio, it remains readable on this tone, making it ideal for high-visibility call-to-action buttons or alert highlights.
Questions about Manila Sunset
What is the hex code for Manila Sunset?
Manila Sunset is #ff6e61. In RGB that is rgb(255, 110, 97), in HSL hsl(5, 100%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 62%, 0%.
How can I effectively use #ff6e61 in a UI design?
Apply Manila Sunset sparingly as a high-impact accent color for primary call-to-action buttons or alert notifications rather than as a background. Its extreme saturation can easily overpower a layout, so balance it with neutral tones like charcoal or slate to maintain visual hierarchy.
Is Manila Sunset readable on white or black?
Manila Sunset has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.65:1 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.