#F02442
A medium, vivid red closely aligning with Crimson.
About #F02442
The precise color #F02442 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Crimson. In the RGB color space, it consists of 240 red, 36 green, and 66 blue.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. The color uses 0% Cyan, 85% Magenta, 72% Yellow, and 6% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#F02442
RGB240, 36, 66
HSL351.2°, 87.2%, 54.1%
CMYK0%, 85%, 72%, 6%
HSV351.2°, 85.0%, 94.1%
LAB52.0, 73.6, 36.9
XYZ37.5, 20.2, 7.1
Decimal15737922
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.17:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.04:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.99:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.28:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #F02442;
}
.text-color {
color: #F02442;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #F02442;
}