#FF2424

A medium, vivid red closely aligning with Red.

About #FF2424

The hex code #FF2424 represents a beautifully specific shade of red. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Red. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 255, 36, and 36.

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 86% M, 86% Y, and 0% K. With a hue angle of 0.0 degrees, it sits comfortably in the red spectrum.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#FF2424
RGB255, 36, 36
HSL0.0°, 100.0%, 57.1%
CMYK0%, 86%, 86%, 0%
HSV0.0°, 85.9%, 100.0%
LAB54.7, 76.6, 56.5
XYZ42.2, 22.6, 3.8
Decimal16720932

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

3.80:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.53:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.63:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.70:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #FF2424; }
.text-color { color: #FF2424; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #FF2424; }

Similar Colors

Red
#FF0000