Color swatch image showing #FF2042 with RGB(255,32,66) values
Color swatch image showing #FF2042 with RGB(255,32,66) values

#FF2042 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF2042 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF2042 Color Information

#FF2042 RGB value is (255, 32, 66). The hex color red value is 255, green is 32, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 351°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 87 percent, 74 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF2042 Color Meaning

Color #FF2042 pulses with unfiltered exuberance, digital-native joy, and chromatic confidence. #FF2042 electric pink-red sits at the edge of screen gamuts—engineered to pop in social feeds and mobile notifications. Psychologically, color #FF2042 triggers immediate emotional engagement; #FF2042’s impossible to ignore and unapologetically bold. Designers use #FF2042 in gaming interfaces, youth campaigns, and viral content where stopping the scroll is the first goal. Unlike traditional reds tied to danger or passion, #FF2042 rejects gravity—#FF2042’s fun first, meaning later. Spiritually, #FF2042 represents celebration without occasion: joy as default state. Use color #FF2042 when your brand thrives on energy, community, and the kind of confidence that doesn’t ask for permission.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF2042 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
#FF2042
RGB
rgb(255, 32, 66)
HSL
hsl(351°, 100%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 87%, 74%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(351°, 87%, 100%)
XYZ
42.7399 22.6864 7.2805
Yxy
22.6864 0.5878 0.3120
Hunter Lab
47.6302 9.3777 2.4458
CIE-Lab
54.7478 78.1139 40.8024

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green32 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue66 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta87 / 100 (87%)
87%
Yellow74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF2042 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

#FF2042 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 #FF2042 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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#FF2042

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF2042 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

#FF2042

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF2042;

Text Color

color: #FF2042;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF2042;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF204240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF2042;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF2042 0%, #a70019 100%);

#FF2042 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF2042 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.