#F8005F

A medium, vivid magenta closely aligning with Crimson.

About #F8005F

At its core, #F8005F is a medium and vivid hue. Its closest recognized web color is Crimson. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 248, 0, and 95.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 100% M, 62% Y, and 3% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#F8005F
RGB248, 0, 95
HSL337.0°, 100.0%, 48.6%
CMYK0%, 100%, 62%, 3%
HSV337.0°, 100.0%, 97.3%
LAB52.7, 80.9, 20.8
XYZ40.8, 20.8, 12.7
Decimal16253023

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

4.07:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.16:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.89:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.38:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #F8005F; }
.text-color { color: #F8005F; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #F8005F; }

Similar Colors

Crimson
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