#FF3366

A light, vivid red closely aligning with Crimson.

About #FF3366

The hex code #FF3366 represents a beautifully specific shade of red. Designers often compare it to the standard color Crimson. Its digital footprint relies on 255 parts red, 51 parts green, and 102 parts blue light.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 80% Magenta, 60% Yellow, and 0% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#FF3366
RGB255, 51, 102
HSL345.0°, 100.0%, 60.0%
CMYK0%, 80%, 60%, 0%
HSV345.0°, 80.0%, 100.0%
LAB56.7, 75.9, 22.1
XYZ44.8, 24.6, 15.0
Decimal16724838

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

3.55:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.92:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.39:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.03:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #FF3366; }
.text-color { color: #FF3366; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #FF3366; }

Similar Colors

Crimson
#DC143C