Color swatch image showing #FD0E26 with RGB(253,14,38) values
Color swatch image showing #FD0E26 with RGB(253,14,38) values

#FD0E26 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FD0E26 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FD0E26 Color Information

#FD0E26 RGB value is (253, 14, 38). The hex color red value is 253, green is 14, and blue is 38. Its HSL format shows a hue of 354°, saturation of 98 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 94 percent, 85 percent, 1 percent.

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#FD0E26 Color Meaning

Color #FD0E26 represents passion, courage, and high-energy vitality. #FD0E26 bright red evokes urgency, confidence, and strong emotional presence. Psychologically, color #FD0E26 encourages assertiveness, motivation, and decisive action. Culturally, color #FD0E26 carries significance in Western traditions for love, power, and attention, while Eastern symbolism associates #FD0E26 with prosperity, protection, and celebration. Fengshui uses #FD0E26 to energize spaces and activate areas tied to fame, action, or vitality. Spiritually, color #FD0E26 corresponds to the Root chakra, grounding physical energy and stimulating personal courage. Its #FD0E26 tone is widely applied in design, art, and branding to create bold, passionate statements and intense visual impact.

Color Conversion

Convert #FD0E26 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
#FD0E26
RGB
rgb(253, 14, 38)
HSL
hsl(354°, 98%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 94%, 85%, 1%)
HSV
hsv(354°, 94%, 99%)
XYZ
41.0149 21.3367 3.7904
Yxy
21.3367 0.6201 0.3226
Hunter Lab
46.1917 8.9046 2.6470
CIE-Lab
53.3160 79.0611 54.2067

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red253 / 255 (99%)
99%
Green14 / 255 (5%)
Blue38 / 255 (15%)
15%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta94 / 100 (94%)
94%
Yellow85 / 100 (85%)
85%
Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#FD0E26 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

#FD0E26 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 #FD0E26 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
#FD0E26

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.99:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.99:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.99:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FD0E26 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

#FD0E26

protanopia

#969320

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FD0E26;

Text Color

color: #FD0E26;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FD0E26;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FD0E2640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FD0E26;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FD0E26 0%, #9b0211 100%);

#FD0E26 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FD0E26 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.