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#FF3544 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF3544 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF3544 Color Information

#FF3544 RGB value is (255, 53, 68). The hex color red value is 255, green is 53, and blue is 68. Its HSL format shows a hue of 356°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of60 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 79 percent, 73 percent, 0percent.

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#FF3544 Color Meaning

Color #FF3544 emits unmediated urgency, digital-native alertness, and chromatic immediacy. Color #FF3544 is a vivid, slightly pink-leaning red engineered for screen visibility—brighter than traditional coral, sharper than standard red. In UI/UX design, #FF3544’s a go-to for error states, deletion warnings, and live alerts because #FF3544 triggers rapid recognition without the coldness of pure red. Cognitive load studies confirm #FF3544 improves response time in high-stakes digital environments by balancing emotional salience and functional clarity. Functionally, color #FF3544 demands careful deployment. #FF3544 excels as a focal accent but overwhelms in large fields. Accessibility guidelines require pairing with icons or motion for colorblind users. Print reproduction is strong on bright white stock, though #FF3544’s primarily designed for digital use. When calibrated correctly, color #FF3544 cuts through visual noise with surgical precision. Culturally, color #FF3544 reflects urgency that includes—error messages that guide, not shame; alerts that protect, not panic. #FF3544 appears in health tech, civic apps, and safety platforms as a symbol of systems that care through correction. Spiritually, #FF3544 aligns with the root chakra’s corrective mode: action that restores balance. Designers use color #FF3544 when delay risks harm. Its immediacy is responsible.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF3544 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
#FF3544
RGB
rgb(255, 53, 68)
HSL
hsl(356°, 100%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 79%, 73%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(356°, 79%, 100%)
XYZ
43.5565 24.2236 7.8488
Yxy
24.2236 0.5759 0.3203
Hunter Lab
49.2175 9.3953 2.6877
CIE-Lab
56.3109 73.8005 41.4381

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green53 / 255 (21%)
21%
Blue68 / 255 (27%)
27%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta79 / 100 (79%)
79%
Yellow73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF3544 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

#FF3544 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 #FF3544 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+)

3.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF3544 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

#FF3544

protanopia

#a8a640

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF3544;

Text Color

color: #FF3544;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF3544;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF354440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF3544;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF3544 0%, #b3000c 100%);

#FF3544 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF3544 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.