#F2001F Color Meaning and Information

#F2001F Color Information

#F2001F RGB value is (242, 0, 31). The hex color red value is 242, green is 0, and blue is 31. Its HSL format shows a hue of 352°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 87 percent, 5percent.

#F2001F

rgb(242, 0, 31)

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#F2001F Color Meaning

color #F2001F is a vivid, bold red shade with deep crimson undertones, a strong tone in the red spectrum. Color #F2001F psychologically evokes passion, determination, and action-oriented energy, stimulating courage and initiative. Culturally, Color #F2001F appears in art, branding, and interior design to symbolize vitality, prominence, and assertiveness. Spiritually, #F2001F resonates with the root chakra, fostering grounding, protection, and energetic activation. Feng Shui associates #F2001F color with strong protective energy, motivation, and vitality, making #F2001F suitable for entryways, offices, or active spaces.

Color Conversion

Convert #F2001F 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

#F2001F

RGB

rgb(242, 0, 31)

HSL

hsl(352°, 100%, 47%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 100%, 87%, 5%)

HSV

hsv(352°, 100%, 95%)

XYZ

36.8653 18.9762 3.0161

Yxy

18.9762 0.6263 0.3224

Hunter Lab

43.5617 7.6257 2.2657

CIE-Lab

50.6593 77.3143 54.4157

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red242 / 255 (95%)

95%

Green0 / 255 (0%)

Blue31 / 255 (12%)

12%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta100 / 100 (100%)

100%

Yellow87 / 100 (87%)

87%

Key (Black)5 / 100 (5%)

Color Variations

#F2001F 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

#F2001F 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 #F2001F 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:#F2001F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.38:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.38:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.38:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F2001F 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

#F2001F

protanopia

#898717

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F2001F;

Text Color

color: #F2001F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F2001F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F2001F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F2001F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F2001F 0%, #8e0013 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #F2001F in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.