#F0742D Color Meaning and Information

#F0742D Color Information

#F0742D RGB value is (240, 116, 45). The hex color red value is 240, green is 116, and blue is 45. Its HSL format shows a hue of 22°, saturation of 87 percent, and lightness of 56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 52 percent, 81 percent, 6 percent.

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#F0742D Color Meaning

Color #F0742D signifies energy, warmth, and dynamic creativity. #F0742D bright orange-red hue combines passion with sociable energy, stimulating action and inspiration. Psychologically, color #F0742D promotes motivation, creativity, and enthusiasm. Culturally, color #F0742D is associated with vitality, festive energy, and sociability in Western traditions, while Eastern contexts link #F0742D with joy, protection, and life energy. Fengshui uses #F0742D to enhance active zones, creative areas, and social spaces. Spiritually, color #F0742D corresponds to the Sacral chakra, supporting emotional energy, personal drive, and creative expression. Its vivid red-orange tone is effective in design, branding, and artistic projects seeking warmth and vibrant visual impact.

Color Conversion

Convert #F0742D across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#F0742D

RGB

rgb(240, 116, 45)

HSL

hsl(22°, 87%, 56%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 52%, 81%, 6%)

HSV

hsv(22°, 81%, 94%)

XYZ

42.6542 31.2055 6.2578

Yxy

31.2055 0.5324 0.3895

Hunter Lab

55.8619 6.7486 4.5642

CIE-Lab

62.6807 43.6641 58.4744

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red240 / 255 (94%)

94%

Green116 / 255 (45%)

45%

Blue45 / 255 (18%)

18%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta52 / 100 (52%)

52%

Yellow81 / 100 (81%)

81%

Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#F0742D harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#F0742D harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #F0742D for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#F0742D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.90:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.90:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.90:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F0742D appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#F0742D

protanopia

#bab93e

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F0742D;

Text Color

color: #F0742D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F0742D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F0742D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F0742D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0742D 0%, #9c400b 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #F0742D in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.