Color swatch image showing #FE4161 with RGB(254,65,97) values

#FE4161 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FE4161 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FE4161 Color Information

#FE4161 RGB value is (254, 65, 97). The hex color red value is 254, green is 65, and blue is 97. Its HSL format shows a hue of 350°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of 63 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 74 percent, 62 percent, 0 percent.

#FE4161 color swatch
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#FE4161 Color Meaning

Color #FE4161 crackles with unapologetic energy, digital defiance, and emotional immediacy. Color #FE4161 is not a fashion pink—#FE4161’s a chromatic alarm that bypasses subtlety to signal urgency, joy, or rebellion. With near-maximum saturation and a red-dominant bias, #FE4161 triggers rapid visual response, making #FE4161 ideal for attention-critical interfaces, protest graphics, or youth-driven campaigns. Psychologically, color #FE4161 activates the sympathetic nervous system in controlled doses. Studies show that high-chroma red-pinks increase heart rate and alertness, which explains their dominance in clearance sales and emergency alerts. But unlike red, #FE4161 hue carries emotional warmth—#FE4161 doesn’t threaten; #FE4161 demands engagement. Used sparingly, #FE4161 converts passive viewers into active participants. Culturally, color #FE4161 emerged from nightlife, pop music, and digital subcultures. #FE4161’s the color of rave flyers, social media notifications, and gender-nonconforming expression—a deliberate rejection of pastel femininity. Brands like Snapchat and TikTok leverage similar tones to convey spontaneity and human connection in virtual spaces. #FE4161’s loud because #FE4161 refuses to be ignored. Symbolically, color #FE4161 represents unfiltered presence. #FE4161 is the color of a heartbeat on a monitor, a protest sign in daylight, a text that says “I need you now.” In design systems, #FE4161 functions as a human-centric alert—urgent but not cold. #FE4161 doesn’t whisper; #FE4161 reaches out and grabs, with care wrapped in velocity.

Color Conversion

Convert #FE4161 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
#FE4161
RGB
rgb(254, 65, 97)
HSL
hsl(350°, 99%, 63%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 74%, 62%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(350°, 74%, 100%)
XYZ
44.9210 25.7145 13.9051
Yxy
25.7145 0.5314 0.3042
Hunter Lab
50.7095 9.6554 2.1066
CIE-Lab
57.7650 71.5169 26.4646

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red254 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green65 / 255 (25%)
25%
Blue97 / 255 (38%)
38%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Yellow62 / 100 (62%)
62%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FE4161 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

#FE4161 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 #FE4161 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+)

3.42:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.42:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.42:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FE4161 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FE4161;

Text Color

color: #FE4161;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FE4161;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FE416140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FE4161;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FE4161 0%, #ba0120 100%);

#FE4161 Color FAQs

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