Color swatch image showing #F20048 with RGB(242,0,72) values

#F20048 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F20048 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F20048 Color Information

#F20048 RGB value is (242, 0, 72). The hex color red value is 242, green is 0, and blue is 72. Its HSL format shows a hue of 342°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 70 percent, 5 percent.

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#F20048 Color Meaning

Color #F20048(Munsell) (#F20048) embodies precision, intensity, and structured passion. #F20048 strong red leans slightly toward a cooler tone, giving #F20048 a disciplined and assertive presence. Psychologically, Red (Munsell) (#F20048) stimulates motivation, determination, and focused energy. #F20048 encourages goal-oriented behavior and strong emotional awareness. #F20048 red works well in high-performance and strategic contexts. Symbolically, Red (Munsell) (#F20048) aligns with authority, ceremonial use, and structured power. Spiritually, #F20048 represents intentional action, courage in pursuit of goals, and mastery over impulsive emotional reactions.

Color Conversion

Convert #F20048 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
#F20048
RGB
rgb(242, 0, 72)
HSL
hsl(342°, 100%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 70%, 5%)
HSV
hsv(342°, 100%, 95%)
XYZ
37.7876 19.3451 7.8732
Yxy
19.3451 0.5813 0.2976
Hunter Lab
43.9831 7.9332 1.7100
CIE-Lab
51.0886 78.4802 32.3477

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red242 / 255 (95%)
95%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue72 / 255 (28%)
28%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow70 / 100 (70%)
70%
Key (Black)5 / 100 (5%)

Color Variations

#F20048 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

#F20048 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 #F20048 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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#F20048

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.31:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.31:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.31:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F20048 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

#F20048

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F20048;

Text Color

color: #F20048;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F20048;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F2004840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F20048;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F20048 0%, #8e002b 100%);

#F20048 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F20048 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.