Color swatch image showing #FD0E42 with RGB(253,14,66) values

#FD0E42 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FD0E42 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FD0E42 Color Information

#FD0E42 RGB value is (253, 14, 66). The hex color red value is 253, green is 14, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 347°, saturation of 98 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 94 percent, 74 percent, 1 percent.

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#FD0E42 Color Meaning

Color #FD0E42 pulses with unapologetic visibility, cultural confidence, and digital-native boldness. #FD0E42 near-primary red-pink sits at the edge of screen gamuts—engineered for maximum impact in pixels and print. Psychologically, color #FD0E42 commands instant focus; #FD0E42’s too saturated to ignore, yet too cool to feel warm. #FD0E42 thrives in streaming thumbnails, protest graphics, and pop culture where being seen equals being heard. Unlike romantic pinks, #FD0E42 rejects softness—#FD0E42’s about presence, not permission. In branding, #FD0E42 suits Gen Z audiences, music labels, and social platforms that value authenticity over polish. Spiritually, #FD0E42 represents speaking your truth in a crowded room. Use color #FD0E42 when silence is the enemy, and your message must cut through with clarity and courage.

Color Conversion

Convert #FD0E42 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
#FD0E42
RGB
rgb(253, 14, 66)
HSL
hsl(347°, 98%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 94%, 74%, 1%)
HSV
hsv(347°, 94%, 99%)
XYZ
41.6484 21.5901 7.1264
Yxy
21.5901 0.5919 0.3068
Hunter Lab
46.4651 9.1269 2.2436
CIE-Lab
53.5893 79.8184 39.3818

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red253 / 255 (99%)
99%
Green14 / 255 (5%)
Blue66 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta94 / 100 (94%)
94%
Yellow74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#FD0E42 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

#FD0E42 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 #FD0E42 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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#FD0E42

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FD0E42 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

#FD0E42

protanopia

#969335

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FD0E42;

Text Color

color: #FD0E42;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FD0E42;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FD0E4240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FD0E42;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FD0E42 0%, #9b0223 100%);

#FD0E42 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FD0E42 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.