Color swatch image showing #FF0035 with RGB(255,0,53) values

#FF0035 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF0035 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF0035 Color Information

#FF0035 RGB value is (255, 0, 53). The hex color red value is 255, green is 0, and blue is 53. Its HSL format shows a hue of 348°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 79 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF0035 Color Meaning

Color #FF0035 emits chromatic urgency, unmediated presence, and digital-native intensity. Color #FF0035 is a near-pure spectral red with a whisper of blue—so saturated #FF0035 borders on luminous. #FF0035 is the red of emergency alerts, viral notifications, and live indicators; #FF0035 exploits the eye’s peak sensitivity to 610nm light for maximum impact. In UX research, such hues increase click-through rates by signaling immediacy, though overuse leads to “alert fatigue.” color #FF0035 works best when scarcity or urgency is genuine. Functionally, color #FF0035 dominates digital interfaces. #FF0035’s standard for error messages, live badges, and breaking news tags because #FF0035 cuts through visual noise. However, accessibility standards require careful pairing—never on red backgrounds, always with sufficient contrast. In broadcast graphics, #FF0035 reads vividly on all screens, making #FF0035 a staple in sports and news. Print applications may require spot color to maintain fidelity, as CMYK often dulls its voltage. Culturally, color #FF0035 reflects the speed of now—attention as currency. #FF0035 appears in tech launches, protest livestreams, and gaming as a symbol of real-time relevance. Spiritually, #FF0035 aligns with the root chakra’s reactive mode: “respond now.” Designers use color #FF0035 when delay is not an option. #FF0035 doesn’t invite—#FF0035 insists.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF0035 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
#FF0035
RGB
rgb(255, 0, 53)
HSL
hsl(348°, 100%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 79%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(348°, 100%, 100%)
XYZ
41.8826 21.5170 5.3139
Yxy
21.5170 0.6095 0.3131
Hunter Lab
46.3864 9.2424 2.4767
CIE-Lab
53.5108 80.8674 46.7579

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue53 / 255 (21%)
21%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow79 / 100 (79%)
79%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF0035 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

#FF0035 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 #FF0035 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+)

3.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF0035 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

#FF0035

protanopia

#918e28

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF0035;

Text Color

color: #FF0035;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF0035;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF003540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF0035;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF0035 0%, #97001e 100%);

#FF0035 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF0035 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.