#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
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;
}