#FF5775

A light, vivid red closely aligning with Crimson.

About #FF5775

The hex code #FF5775 represents a beautifully specific shade of red. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Crimson. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 255, 87, and 117.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 66% magenta, 54% yellow, and 0% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#FF5775
RGB255, 87, 117
HSL349.3°, 100.0%, 67.1%
CMYK0%, 66%, 54%, 0%
HSV349.3°, 65.9%, 100.0%
LAB61.1, 65.5, 19.3
XYZ47.9, 29.4, 20.0
Decimal16734069

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

3.06:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.87:1
Text on #000000
AA
2.92:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
5.84:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #FF5775; }
.text-color { color: #FF5775; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #FF5775; }

Similar Colors

Crimson
#DC143C