#F0495F
A light, vivid red closely aligning with Crimson.
About #F0495F
The precise color #F0495F is an excellent choice for modern design projects. 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, 73, and 95.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 70% M, 60% Y, and 6% K. The HSL representation is 352.1° hue, 84.8% saturation, and 61.4% lightness.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#F0495F
RGB240, 73, 95
HSL352.1°, 84.8%, 61.4%
CMYK0%, 70%, 60%, 6%
HSV352.1°, 69.6%, 94.1%
LAB56.2, 64.7, 25.1
XYZ40.4, 24.1, 13.4
Decimal15747423
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.61:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.82:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.45:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.95:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #F0495F;
}
.text-color {
color: #F0495F;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #F0495F;
}