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#F2002A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F2002A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F2002A Color Information

#F2002A RGB value is (242, 0, 42). The hex color red value is 242, green is 0, and blue is 42. Its HSL format shows a hue of 350°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 83 percent, 5percent.

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#F2002A Color Meaning

Color #F2002A is a vivid, bold red shade with deep crimson undertones, a strong tone in the red spectrum. Color #F2002A psychologically evokes passion, determination, and action-oriented energy, stimulating courage and initiative. Culturally, color #F2002A appears in art, branding, and interior design to symbolize vitality, prominence, and assertiveness. Spiritually, #F2002A resonates with the root chakra, fostering grounding, protection, and energetic activation. Feng Shui associates #F2002A color with strong protective energy, motivation, and vitality, making #F2002A suitable for entryways, offices, or active spaces.

Color Conversion

Convert #F2002A 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
#F2002A
RGB
rgb(242, 0, 42)
HSL
hsl(350°, 100%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 83%, 5%)
HSV
hsv(350°, 100%, 95%)
XYZ
37.0359 19.0444 3.9144
Yxy
19.0444 0.6173 0.3174
Hunter Lab
43.6399 7.6823 2.1638
CIE-Lab
50.7391 77.5319 49.0591

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red242 / 255 (95%)
95%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue42 / 255 (16%)
16%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow83 / 100 (83%)
83%
Key (Black)5 / 100 (5%)

Color Variations

#F2002A 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

#F2002A 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 #F2002A 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F2002A 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

#F2002A

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F2002A;

Text Color

color: #F2002A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F2002A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F2002A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F2002A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F2002A 0%, #8e0018 100%);

#F2002A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F2002A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.