Color swatch image showing #F2004A with RGB(242,0,74) values
Color swatch image showing #F2004A with RGB(242,0,74) values

#F2004A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F2004A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F2004A Color Information

#F2004A RGB value is (242, 0, 74). The hex color red value is 242, green is 0, and blue is 74. 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, 69 percent, 5 percent.

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#F2004A Color Meaning

Color #F2004A expresses impulsive passion, emotional risk, and dramatic presence. #F2004A hot pink red sits between desire and defiance, creating visual tension. Consequently, color #F2004A feels bold, expressive, and emotionally charged. Psychologically, color #F2004A stimulates excitement, urgency, and instinctive reactions. #F2004A encourages bold moves and emotional honesty, sometimes at the expense of restraint. Culturally and symbolically, color #F2004A reflects rebellion, theatrical emotion, and expressive excess. Spiritually, #F2004A represents raw feeling, fearless expression, and the willingness to leap without guarantees.

Color Conversion

Convert #F2004A 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
#F2004A
RGB
rgb(242, 0, 74)
HSL
hsl(342°, 100%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 69%, 5%)
HSV
hsv(342°, 100%, 95%)
XYZ
37.8540 19.3717 8.2225
Yxy
19.3717 0.5784 0.2960
Hunter Lab
44.0133 7.9555 1.6696
CIE-Lab
51.1192 78.5630 31.1861

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red242 / 255 (95%)
95%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue74 / 255 (29%)
29%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow69 / 100 (69%)
69%
Key (Black)5 / 100 (5%)

Color Variations

#F2004A 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

#F2004A 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 #F2004A 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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#F2004A

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 #F2004A 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

#F2004A

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F2004A;

Text Color

color: #F2004A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F2004A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F2004A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F2004A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F2004A 0%, #8e002b 100%);

#F2004A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F2004A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.