Color swatch image showing #FF003A with RGB(255,0,58) values

#FF003A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF003A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF003A Color Information

#FF003A RGB value is (255, 0, 58). The hex color red value is 255, green is 0, and blue is 58. Its HSL format shows a hue of 346°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 77 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF003A Color Meaning

Color #FF003A emits chromatic urgency, unmediated presence, and digital-native intensity. Color #FF003A is a near-pure spectral red with a whisper of blue—so saturated #FF003A borders on luminous. #FF003A is the red of emergency alerts, viral notifications, and live indicators; #FF003A 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 #FF003A works best when scarcity or urgency is genuine. Functionally, color #FF003A dominates digital interfaces. #FF003A’s standard for error messages, live badges, and breaking news tags because #FF003A cuts through visual noise. However, accessibility standards require careful pairing—never on red backgrounds, always with sufficient contrast. In broadcast graphics, #FF003A reads vividly on all screens, making #FF003A a staple in sports and news. Print applications may require spot color to maintain fidelity, as CMYK often dulls its voltage. Culturally, color #FF003A reflects the speed of now—attention as currency. #FF003A appears in tech launches, protest livestreams, and gaming as a symbol of real-time relevance. Spiritually, #FF003A aligns with the root chakra’s reactive mode: “respond now.” Designers use color #FF003A when delay is not an option. #FF003A doesn’t invite—#FF003A insists.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF003A 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
#FF003A
RGB
rgb(255, 0, 58)
HSL
hsl(346°, 100%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 77%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(346°, 100%, 100%)
XYZ
42.0037 21.5655 5.9517
Yxy
21.5655 0.6042 0.3102
Hunter Lab
46.4387 9.2852 2.3994
CIE-Lab
53.5629 81.0091 44.0334

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue58 / 255 (23%)
23%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow77 / 100 (77%)
77%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF003A 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

#FF003A 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 #FF003A 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+)

3.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF003A 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

#FF003A

protanopia

#918e2c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF003A;

Text Color

color: #FF003A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF003A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF003A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF003A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF003A 0%, #970023 100%);

#FF003A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF003A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.