#F02457

A medium, vivid red closely aligning with Crimson.

About #F02457

The precise color #F02457 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Crimson. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 240, 36, and 87.

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 85% magenta, 64% 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. 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#F02457
RGB240, 36, 87
HSL345.0°, 87.2%, 54.1%
CMYK0%, 85%, 64%, 6%
HSV345.0°, 85.0%, 94.1%
LAB52.4, 74.6, 24.9
XYZ38.3, 20.5, 11.0
Decimal15737943

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

4.12:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.10:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.94:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.33:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #F02457; }
.text-color { color: #F02457; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #F02457; }

Similar Colors

Crimson
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