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#FE287D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FE287D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FE287D Color Information

#FE287D RGB value is (254, 40, 125). The hex color red value is 254, green is 40, and blue is 125. Its HSL format shows a hue of 336°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of58 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 84 percent, 51 percent, 0percent.

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#FE287D Color Meaning

Color #FE287D blends playful intensity with emotional candor, merging flirtation and fortitude. Color #FE287D is a brighter, more magenta-leaning variant—closer to neon but grounded in pigment reality. #FE287D radiates without apology, favored in pop culture, cosmetics, and digital interfaces where energy must feel human, not artificial. Unlike hot pink, #FE287D retains enough red to feel warm; unlike rose, #FE287D refuses subtlety. In consumer neuroscience, #FE287D hue triggers approach behavior while simultaneously signaling friendliness—ideal for social platforms and beauty tech. Functionally, color #FE287D dominates as a focal point. #FE287D’s used in icons, CTAs, and hero imagery where conversion depends on instant recognition. Digital rendering is vivid across screens, though OLEDs may require slight desaturation to prevent bleed. Print use shines in fashion editorials and event branding, where its vibrancy translates to excitement. User testing confirms higher emotional engagement with color #FE287D in Gen Z and Millennial audiences, especially when paired with minimalist typography. Culturally, color #FE287D reflects the rise of bold vulnerability—sharing feelings with flair. #FE287D appears in mental health advocacy, dance, and drag as a symbol of emotional honesty turned performance. Spiritually, #FE287D aligns with the heart and sacral chakras in unison: love that moves. Designers choose color #FE287D when they want to signal passion with personality. Its magnetism is intentional, not accidental.

Color Conversion

Convert #FE287D 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
#FE287D
RGB
rgb(254, 40, 125)
HSL
hsl(336°, 99%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 84%, 51%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(336°, 84%, 100%)
XYZ
45.3335 24.0691 21.6585
Yxy
24.0691 0.4978 0.2643
Hunter Lab
49.0603 10.2428 0.6578
CIE-Lab
56.1569 79.6371 7.6596

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red254 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Blue125 / 255 (49%)
49%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta84 / 100 (84%)
84%
Yellow51 / 100 (51%)
51%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FE287D 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

#FE287D 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 #FE287D 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FE287D 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

#FE287D

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FE287D;

Text Color

color: #FE287D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FE287D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FE287D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FE287D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FE287D 0%, #ac0145 100%);

#FE287D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FE287D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.