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#FF2302 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF2302 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF2302 Color Information

#FF2302 RGB value is (255, 35, 2). The hex color red value is 255, green is 35, and blue is 2. Its HSL format shows a hue of 8°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 86 percent, 99 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF2302 Color Meaning

Color #FF2302 conveys intense energy, bold vitality, and commanding presence. Its vivid orange-red tone evokes fire, glowing embers, and visual dominance. Color #FF2302 encourages active engagement, decisive focus, and dynamic expression. In design, color #FF2302 works effectively as a highlight or accent in energetic and bold palettes. #FF2302 represents intensity, vitality, and strong visual impact. #FF2302 color fosters attentive awareness, bold clarity, and lively engagement.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF2302 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
#FF2302
RGB
rgb(255, 35, 2)
HSL
hsl(8°, 100%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 86%, 99%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(8°, 99%, 100%)
XYZ
41.8520 22.4664 2.1880
Yxy
22.4664 0.6293 0.3378
Hunter Lab
47.3987 9.0330 3.1119
CIE-Lab
54.5185 76.4313 67.2090

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green35 / 255 (14%)
14%
Blue2 / 255 (1%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta86 / 100 (86%)
86%
Yellow99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF2302 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

#FF2302 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 #FF2302 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+)

3.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF2302 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

#FF2302

protanopia

#a09e0a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF2302;

Text Color

color: #FF2302;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF2302;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF230240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF2302;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF2302 0%, #971400 100%);

#FF2302 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF2302 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.