#F8240F
A medium, vivid red closely aligning with Red.
About #F8240F
The precise color #F8240F is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Red. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(248, 36, 15).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 85% M, 94% Y, and 3% K. The HSL representation is 5.4° hue, 94.3% saturation, and 51.6% lightness.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. 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#F8240F
RGB248, 36, 15
HSL5.4°, 94.3%, 51.6%
CMYK0%, 85%, 94%, 3%
HSV5.4°, 94.0%, 97.3%
LAB53.2, 74.5, 62.7
XYZ39.4, 21.3, 2.5
Decimal16262159
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.00:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.25:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.82:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.46:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #F8240F;
}
.text-color {
color: #F8240F;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #F8240F;
}