#F20037 Color Meaning and Information

#F20037 Color Information

#F20037 RGB value is (242, 0, 55). The hex color red value is 242, green is 0, and blue is 55. Its HSL format shows a hue of 346°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 77 percent, 5 percent.

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#F20037 Color Meaning

Color #F20037(Munsell) (#F20037) embodies precision, intensity, and structured passion. #F20037 strong red leans slightly toward a cooler tone, giving #F20037 a disciplined and assertive presence. Psychologically, Red (Munsell) (#F20037) stimulates motivation, determination, and focused energy. #F20037 encourages goal-oriented behavior and strong emotional awareness. #F20037 red works well in high-performance and strategic contexts. Symbolically, Red (Munsell) (#F20037) aligns with authority, ceremonial use, and structured power. Spiritually, #F20037 represents intentional action, courage in pursuit of goals, and mastery over impulsive emotional reactions.

Color Conversion

Convert #F20037 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

#F20037

RGB

rgb(242, 0, 55)

HSL

hsl(346°, 100%, 47%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 100%, 77%, 5%)

HSV

hsv(346°, 100%, 95%)

XYZ

37.3075 19.1531 5.3450

Yxy

19.1531 0.6036 0.3099

Hunter Lab

43.7643 7.7726 2.0007

CIE-Lab

50.8658 77.8765 42.0552

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red242 / 255 (95%)

95%

Green0 / 255 (0%)

Blue55 / 255 (22%)

22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta100 / 100 (100%)

100%

Yellow77 / 100 (77%)

77%

Key (Black)5 / 100 (5%)

Color Variations

#F20037 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

#F20037 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 #F20037 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:#F20037

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.35:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.35:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.35:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F20037 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

#F20037

protanopia

#89872a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F20037;

Text Color

color: #F20037;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F20037;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F2003740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F20037;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F20037 0%, #8e0021 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #F20037 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.