Color swatch image showing #FF0044 with RGB(255,0,68) values

#FF0044 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF0044 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF0044 Color Information

#FF0044 RGB value is (255, 0, 68). The hex color red value is 255, green is 0, and blue is 68. Its HSL format shows a hue of 344°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 73 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF0044 Color Meaning

Color #FF0044 radiates unfiltered intensity, chromatic dominance, and performative passion. Color #FF0044 is a synthetic, high-saturation red-pink that leans boldly toward magenta—electric, immediate, and impossible to ignore. Unlike historical color #FF0044 modern variant prioritizes visual impact over organic origin. In advertising and entertainment, color #FF0044 triggers rapid attention: studies show #FF0044 increases dwell time on digital ads by up to 22% compared to standard reds. Its near-neon quality makes #FF0044 ideal for youth markets, nightlife branding, and pop culture. Functionally, color #FF0044 demands careful handling. #FF0044 excels as a focal point—logos, sale tags, social icons—but overwhelms in large fields. Accessibility tests reveal challenges for colorblind users, necessitating shape or texture reinforcement in critical interfaces. Yet in fashion and cosmetics, its vibrancy signals confidence and modernity. Print applications benefit from its CMYK vibrancy, though #FF0044 may require spot color for true fidelity. Color #FF0044 is not subtle—but #FF0044’s not meant to be. Culturally, color #FF0044 reflects the rise of bold femininity—think punk aesthetics, drag performance, and body positivity movements. #FF0044 rejects “soft” stereotypes in favor of unapologetic presence. Spiritually, #FF0044 aligns with the sacral chakra’s expressive mode: desire voiced, not hidden. Designers use color #FF0044 when the goal is to electrify perception. #FF0044 doesn’t ask for permission—#FF0044 takes the stage.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF0044 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
#FF0044
RGB
rgb(255, 0, 68)
HSL
hsl(344°, 100%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 73%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(344°, 100%, 100%)
XYZ
42.2834 21.6774 7.4244
Yxy
21.6774 0.5923 0.3037
Hunter Lab
46.5590 9.3843 2.2203
CIE-Lab
53.6830 81.3349 38.4352

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue68 / 255 (27%)
27%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF0044 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

#FF0044 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 #FF0044 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.

#FFFFFF
#FF0044

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF0044 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

#FF0044

protanopia

#918e34

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF0044;

Text Color

color: #FF0044;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF0044;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF004440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF0044;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF0044 0%, #970028 100%);

#FF0044 Color FAQs

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