No image schema for dynamic color

#F54045 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F54045 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F54045 Color Information

#F54045 RGB value is (245, 64, 69). The hex color red value is 245, green is 64, and blue is 69. Its HSL format shows a hue of 358°, saturation of 90 percent, and lightness of61 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 74 percent, 72 percent, 4percent.

#F54045
rgb(245, 64, 69)
ColorMean
Share

#F54045 Color Meaning

Color #F54045 emits unmediated urgency, digital-native alertness, and chromatic immediacy. Color #F54045 is a vivid, slightly pink-leaning red engineered for screen visibility—brighter than traditional coral, sharper than standard red. In UI/UX design, #F54045’s a go-to for error states, deletion warnings, and live alerts because #F54045 triggers rapid recognition without the coldness of pure red. Cognitive load studies confirm #F54045 improves response time in high-stakes digital environments by balancing emotional salience and functional clarity. Functionally, color #F54045 demands careful deployment. #F54045 excels as a focal accent but overwhelms in large fields. Accessibility guidelines require pairing with icons or motion for colorblind users. Print reproduction is strong on bright white stock, though #F54045’s primarily designed for digital use. When calibrated correctly, color #F54045 cuts through visual noise with surgical precision. Culturally, color #F54045 reflects urgency that includes—error messages that guide, not shame; alerts that protect, not panic. #F54045 appears in health tech, civic apps, and safety platforms as a symbol of systems that care through correction. Spiritually, #F54045 aligns with the root chakra’s corrective mode: action that restores balance. Designers use color #F54045 when delay risks harm. Its immediacy is responsible.

Color Conversion

Convert #F54045 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
#F54045
RGB
rgb(245, 64, 69)
HSL
hsl(358°, 90%, 61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 74%, 72%, 4%)
HSV
hsv(358°, 74%, 96%)
XYZ
40.5638 23.5089 8.0300
Yxy
23.5089 0.5626 0.3260
Hunter Lab
48.4860 8.2129 2.5106
CIE-Lab
55.5927 67.8571 39.5643

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red245 / 255 (96%)
96%
Green64 / 255 (25%)
25%
Blue69 / 255 (27%)
27%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Yellow72 / 100 (72%)
72%
Key (Black)4 / 100 (4%)

Color Variations

#F54045 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

#F54045 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 #F54045 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.

#FFFFFF
#F54045

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F54045 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

#F54045

protanopia

#a7a544

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F54045;

Text Color

color: #F54045;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F54045;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F5404540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F54045;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F54045 0%, #ac090f 100%);

#F54045 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F54045 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.