Color swatch image showing #FF0342 with RGB(255,3,66) values

#FF0342 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF0342 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF0342 Color Information

#FF0342 RGB value is (255, 3, 66). The hex color red value is 255, green is 3, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 345°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 99 percent, 74 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF0342 Color Meaning

Color #FF0342 radiates unfiltered intensity, chromatic dominance, and performative passion. Color #FF0342 is a synthetic, high-saturation red-pink that leans boldly toward magenta—electric, immediate, and impossible to ignore. Unlike historical color #FF0342 modern variant prioritizes visual impact over organic origin. In advertising and entertainment, color #FF0342 triggers rapid attention: studies show #FF0342 increases dwell time on digital ads by up to 22% compared to standard reds. Its near-neon quality makes #FF0342 ideal for youth markets, nightlife branding, and pop culture. Functionally, color #FF0342 demands careful handling. #FF0342 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 #FF0342 may require spot color for true fidelity. Color #FF0342 is not subtle—but #FF0342’s not meant to be. Culturally, color #FF0342 reflects the rise of bold femininity—think punk aesthetics, drag performance, and body positivity movements. #FF0342 rejects “soft” stereotypes in favor of unapologetic presence. Spiritually, #FF0342 aligns with the sacral chakra’s expressive mode: desire voiced, not hidden. Designers use color #FF0342 when the goal is to electrify perception. #FF0342 doesn’t ask for permission—#FF0342 takes the stage.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF0342 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
#FF0342
RGB
rgb(255, 3, 66)
HSL
hsl(345°, 100%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 99%, 74%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(345°, 99%, 100%)
XYZ
42.2559 21.7185 7.1192
Yxy
21.7185 0.5944 0.3055
Hunter Lab
46.6031 9.3644 2.2705
CIE-Lab
53.7270 81.0625 39.6464

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green3 / 255 (1%)
Blue66 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Yellow74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF0342 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

#FF0342 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 #FF0342 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
#FF0342

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF0342 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

#FF0342

protanopia

#929033

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF0342;

Text Color

color: #FF0342;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF0342;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF034240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF0342;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF0342 0%, #990026 100%);

#FF0342 Color FAQs

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