#F84950
A light, vivid red closely aligning with Crimson.
About #F84950
The precise color #F84950 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 248, 73, and 80.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 71% M, 68% Y, and 3% 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. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#F84950
RGB248, 73, 80
HSL357.6°, 92.6%, 62.9%
CMYK0%, 71%, 68%, 3%
HSV357.6°, 70.6%, 97.3%
LAB57.4, 66.2, 35.6
XYZ42.5, 25.3, 10.2
Decimal16271696
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.47:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.06:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.31:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.15:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #F84950;
}
.text-color {
color: #F84950;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #F84950;
}