Color swatch image showing #FE4172 with RGB(254,65,114) values
Color swatch image showing #FE4172 with RGB(254,65,114) values

#FE4172 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FE4172 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FE4172 Color Information

#FE4172 RGB value is (254, 65, 114). The hex color red value is 254, green is 65, and blue is 114. Its HSL format shows a hue of 344°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of 63 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 74 percent, 55 percent, 0 percent.

#FE4172 color swatch
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#FE4172 Color Meaning

Color #FE4172 crackles with unapologetic energy, digital defiance, and emotional immediacy. Color #FE4172 is not a fashion pink—#FE4172’s a chromatic alarm that bypasses subtlety to signal urgency, joy, or rebellion. With near-maximum saturation and a red-dominant bias, #FE4172 triggers rapid visual response, making #FE4172 ideal for attention-critical interfaces, protest graphics, or youth-driven campaigns. Psychologically, color #FE4172 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, #FE4172 hue carries emotional warmth—#FE4172 doesn’t threaten; #FE4172 demands engagement. Used sparingly, #FE4172 converts passive viewers into active participants. Culturally, color #FE4172 emerged from nightlife, pop music, and digital subcultures. #FE4172’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. #FE4172’s loud because #FE4172 refuses to be ignored. Symbolically, color #FE4172 represents unfiltered presence. #FE4172 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, #FE4172 functions as a human-centric alert—urgent but not cold. #FE4172 doesn’t whisper; #FE4172 reaches out and grabs, with care wrapped in velocity.

Color Conversion

Convert #FE4172 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
#FE4172
RGB
rgb(254, 65, 114)
HSL
hsl(344°, 99%, 63%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 74%, 55%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(344°, 74%, 100%)
XYZ
45.8006 26.0663 18.5369
Yxy
26.0663 0.5066 0.2883
Hunter Lab
51.0552 9.9800 1.4815
CIE-Lab
58.1000 72.5990 16.9119

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red254 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green65 / 255 (25%)
25%
Blue114 / 255 (45%)
45%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Yellow55 / 100 (55%)
55%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FE4172 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

#FE4172 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 #FE4172 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+)

3.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FE4172 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

#FE4172

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FE4172;

Text Color

color: #FE4172;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FE4172;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FE417240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FE4172;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FE4172 0%, #ba0132 100%);

#FE4172 Color FAQs

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