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#FF203B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF203B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF203B Color Information

#FF203B RGB value is (255, 32, 59). The hex color red value is 255, green is 32, and blue is 59. Its HSL format shows a hue of 353°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 87 percent, 77 percent, 0percent.

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#FF203B Color Meaning

Color #FF203B conveys dynamic energy, bold action, and immediate visibility. #FF203B bright red shade stimulates passion, assertiveness, and high engagement. Color #FF203B psychologically encourages courage, rapid decision-making, and expressive confidence. Culturally, color #FF203B is associated with vitality, urgency, and strong presence in Western contexts. Eastern symbolism links #FF203B to life-force energy, protective power, and auspiciousness. Fengshui interprets #FF203B as energizing, perfect for entrances, focal areas, or spaces requiring attention and dynamic flow. Spiritually, color #FF203B resonates with the Root and Sacral Chakras, promoting physical vitality, emotional drive, and creative courage. Designers and artists use #FF203B vivid red in branding, interiors, and visual media to draw focus, create contrast, and communicate intensity. Its high saturation ensures energy without subtlety.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF203B 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
#FF203B
RGB
rgb(255, 32, 59)
HSL
hsl(353°, 100%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 87%, 77%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(353°, 87%, 100%)
XYZ
42.5459 22.6088 6.2592
Yxy
22.6088 0.5958 0.3166
Hunter Lab
47.5487 9.3085 2.5729
CIE-Lab
54.6671 77.8816 44.6519

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green32 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue59 / 255 (23%)
23%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta87 / 100 (87%)
87%
Yellow77 / 100 (77%)
77%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF203B 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

#FF203B 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 #FF203B 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+)

3.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF203B 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

#FF203B

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF203B;

Text Color

color: #FF203B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF203B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF203B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF203B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF203B 0%, #a70014 100%);

#FF203B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF203B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.