#F0426D
A light, vivid red closely aligning with Crimson.
About #F0426D
The hex code #F0426D represents a beautifully specific shade of red. Designers often compare it to the standard color Crimson. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 240, 66, and 109.
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 72% M, 55% Y, and 6% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#F0426D
RGB240, 66, 109
HSL345.2°, 85.3%, 60.0%
CMYK0%, 72%, 55%, 6%
HSV345.2°, 72.5%, 94.1%
LAB55.6, 68.0, 16.1
XYZ40.6, 23.5, 16.9
Decimal15745645
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.68:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.71:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.52:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.85:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #F0426D;
}
.text-color {
color: #F0426D;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #F0426D;
}