Color swatch image showing #FF3551 with RGB(255,53,81) values
Color swatch image showing #FF3551 with RGB(255,53,81) values

#FF3551 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF3551 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF3551 Color Information

#FF3551 RGB value is (255, 53, 81). The hex color red value is 255, green is 53, and blue is 81. Its HSL format shows a hue of 352°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 79 percent, 68 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF3551 Color Meaning

Color #FF3551 expresses urgency, rebellion, and raw emotional energy. #FF3551 sharp red leans pink, which adds provocation and modern edge to its intensity. #FF3551 demands attention quickly and refuses subtlety. From a psychological view, color #FF3551 activates adrenaline and decisive action. #FF3551 increases heart rate, sparks confidence, and heightens emotional responses. Designers often use #FF3551 to trigger impulse, visibility, and strong memory recall. Symbolically and culturally, color #FF3551 aligns with protest movements, youth culture, and experimental fashion. In spiritual interpretation, #FF3551 represents untamed life force, emotional honesty, and the courage to confront discomfort head on.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF3551 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
#FF3551
RGB
rgb(255, 53, 81)
HSL
hsl(352°, 100%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 79%, 68%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(352°, 79%, 100%)
XYZ
43.9983 24.4003 10.1753
Yxy
24.4003 0.5600 0.3105
Hunter Lab
49.3967 9.5553 2.3867
CIE-Lab
56.4864 74.3434 34.2168

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green53 / 255 (21%)
21%
Blue81 / 255 (32%)
32%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta79 / 100 (79%)
79%
Yellow68 / 100 (68%)
68%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF3551 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

#FF3551 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 #FF3551 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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#FF3551

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF3551 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

#FF3551

protanopia

#a8a64a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF3551;

Text Color

color: #FF3551;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF3551;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF355140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF3551;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF3551 0%, #b30018 100%);

#FF3551 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF3551 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.