#F01642

A medium, vivid red closely aligning with Crimson.

About #F01642

The hex code #F01642 represents a beautifully specific shade of red. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Crimson. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 240, 22, and 66.

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 91% M, 72% Y, and 6% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#F01642
RGB240, 22, 66
HSL347.9°, 87.9%, 51.4%
CMYK0%, 91%, 72%, 6%
HSV347.9°, 90.8%, 94.1%
LAB51.3, 75.9, 36.0
XYZ37.2, 19.5, 7.0
Decimal15734338

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

4.29:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
4.90:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.10:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.16:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #F01642; }
.text-color { color: #F01642; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #F01642; }

Similar Colors

Crimson
#DC143C