#F05F42
A light, vivid red closely aligning with Tomato.
About #F05F42
The precise color #F05F42 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Tomato. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 240, 95, and 66.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 60% M, 72% Y, and 6% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#F05F42
RGB240, 95, 66
HSL10.0°, 85.3%, 60.0%
CMYK0%, 60%, 72%, 6%
HSV10.0°, 72.5%, 94.1%
LAB59.1, 54.2, 44.9
XYZ41.0, 27.1, 8.2
Decimal15753026
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.27:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.42:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.13:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.46:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #F05F42;
}
.text-color {
color: #F05F42;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #F05F42;
}