#F2542C

Color Details

HEX
#F2542C
RGB
rgb(242, 84, 44)
HSL
hsl(12, 88%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 65%, 82%, 5%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.08:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #f2542c
Contrast 6.08:1 AA
White on #f2542c
Contrast 3.45:1 Fail
#f2542c on Black
Contrast 6.08:1 AA
#f2542c on White
Contrast 3.45:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#f57656
#f79880
#fabbab
#c24323
#91321a
#612212

Complement & Analogous

#2ccaf2
#f2b62c
#f22c67

Triadic

#2cf254
#542cf2

Monochrome

#612212 #91321a #f2542c #f79880 #fabbab #fcddd5

Analogous

#f22c67 #f66b95 #f2542c #f5c556 #f2b62c #c29223

Complementary Mix

#91321a #f2542c #f79880 #2ccaf2 #76ddf7 #1d839d

Nearby Colors

#f2542b
#f2542d
#f2541c
#f2543c

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About #F2542C

#F2542C converts to RGB(242, 84, 44) and HSL(12, 88%, 56%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#F2542C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #F2542C?
RGB: 242, 84, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(242, 84, 44)
Is #F2542C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #F2542C?
Complement: #2ccaf2.
Does #F2542C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.45:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.08:1 (AA (normal text)).