What is the hex code for Fresh Color?

Fresh Color is #f6917e. It appears in 1 historical color combination from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Fresh Color look like on white and black backgrounds?

Fresh Color (#f6917e) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.27:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 9.27:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Fresh Color come from?

Fresh Color is documented in Sanzo Wada's "A Dictionary of Color Combinations" (1933, Seigensha Art Publishing 2010 reprint). Wada catalogued red pigments and historical Japanese color terms. The source work is in the public domain.

Can I use Fresh Color in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#f6917e) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

#f6917e

red · 1 palette

Fresh Color

About Fresh Color

Fresh Color is a light, vivid red tone. Its hex value is #f6917e — that is RGB 246, 145, 126, or HSL 9°, 87%, 73%.

It holds 9.3:1 contrast against dark, so Fresh Color works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 2.3:1; on black 9.3:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Fresh Color appears in 1 combination — most often paired with Yellow and Cerulian Blue.

Palettes with Fresh Color

Fresh Color appears in 1 combination from the archive.

Showa era

Fresh Color & Yellow +1

Plate 240 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Fresh Color, Yellow, Cerulian Blue.

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