#FF2442
A medium, vivid red closely aligning with Crimson.
About #FF2442
The precise color #FF2442 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Crimson. Its digital footprint relies on 255 parts red, 36 parts green, and 66 parts blue light.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 86% magenta, 74% yellow, and 0% black. 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. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#FF2442
RGB255, 36, 66
HSL351.8°, 100.0%, 57.1%
CMYK0%, 86%, 74%, 0%
HSV351.8°, 85.9%, 100.0%
LAB55.0, 77.4, 41.1
XYZ42.9, 22.9, 7.3
Decimal16720962
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.76:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.58:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.60:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.75:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #FF2442;
}
.text-color {
color: #FF2442;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #FF2442;
}