Color swatch image showing #FF0037 with RGB(255,0,55) values

#FF0037 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF0037 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF0037 Color Information

#FF0037 RGB value is (255, 0, 55). The hex color red value is 255, green is 0, and blue is 55. Its HSL format shows a hue of 347°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 78 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF0037 Color Meaning

Color #FF0037 emits chromatic urgency, unmediated presence, and digital-native intensity. Color #FF0037 is a near-pure spectral red with a whisper of blue—so saturated #FF0037 borders on luminous. #FF0037 is the red of emergency alerts, viral notifications, and live indicators; #FF0037 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 #FF0037 works best when scarcity or urgency is genuine. Functionally, color #FF0037 dominates digital interfaces. #FF0037’s standard for error messages, live badges, and breaking news tags because #FF0037 cuts through visual noise. However, accessibility standards require careful pairing—never on red backgrounds, always with sufficient contrast. In broadcast graphics, #FF0037 reads vividly on all screens, making #FF0037 a staple in sports and news. Print applications may require spot color to maintain fidelity, as CMYK often dulls its voltage. Culturally, color #FF0037 reflects the speed of now—attention as currency. #FF0037 appears in tech launches, protest livestreams, and gaming as a symbol of real-time relevance. Spiritually, #FF0037 aligns with the root chakra’s reactive mode: “respond now.” Designers use color #FF0037 when delay is not an option. #FF0037 doesn’t invite—#FF0037 insists.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF0037 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
#FF0037
RGB
rgb(255, 0, 55)
HSL
hsl(347°, 100%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 78%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(347°, 100%, 100%)
XYZ
41.9296 21.5358 5.5613
Yxy
21.5358 0.6074 0.3120
Hunter Lab
46.4067 9.2590 2.4468
CIE-Lab
53.5310 80.9224 45.6756

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue55 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow78 / 100 (78%)
78%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF0037 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

#FF0037 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 #FF0037 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 #FF0037 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

#FF0037

protanopia

#918e2a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF0037;

Text Color

color: #FF0037;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF0037;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF003740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF0037;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF0037 0%, #970021 100%);

#FF0037 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF0037 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.