Color swatch image showing #FF0051 with RGB(255,0,81) values

#FF0051 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF0051 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF0051 Color Information

#FF0051 RGB value is (255, 0, 81). The hex color red value is 255, green is 0, and blue is 81. Its HSL format shows a hue of 341°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 68 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF0051 Color Meaning

Color #FF0051 expresses impulsive passion, emotional risk, and dramatic presence. #FF0051 hot pink red sits between desire and defiance, creating visual tension. Consequently, color #FF0051 feels bold, expressive, and emotionally charged. Psychologically, color #FF0051 stimulates excitement, urgency, and instinctive reactions. #FF0051 encourages bold moves and emotional honesty, sometimes at the expense of restraint. Culturally and symbolically, color #FF0051 reflects rebellion, theatrical emotion, and expressive excess. Spiritually, #FF0051 represents raw feeling, fearless expression, and the willingness to leap without guarantees.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF0051 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
#FF0051
RGB
rgb(255, 0, 81)
HSL
hsl(341°, 100%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 68%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(341°, 100%, 100%)
XYZ
42.7252 21.8541 9.7510
Yxy
21.8541 0.5748 0.2940
Hunter Lab
46.7484 9.5415 1.9352
CIE-Lab
53.8718 81.8457 30.9887

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue81 / 255 (32%)
32%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow68 / 100 (68%)
68%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF0051 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

#FF0051 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 #FF0051 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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#FF0051

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF0051 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

#FF0051

protanopia

#918e3d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF0051;

Text Color

color: #FF0051;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF0051;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF005140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF0051;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF0051 0%, #970030 100%);

#FF0051 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF0051 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.