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#FF381B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF381B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF381B Color Information

#FF381B RGB value is (255, 56, 27). The hex color red value is 255, green is 56, and blue is 27. Its HSL format shows a hue of 8°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 78 percent, 89 percent, 0percent.

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#FF381B Color Meaning

color #FF381B conveys dynamic energy, creative stimulation, and assertive vitality. #FF381B bright orange-red shade encourages immediate action, social engagement, and vibrant expression. Color #FF381B psychologically supports motivation, optimism, and purposeful interaction. Culturally, color #FF381B is associated with attention, celebration, and high visibility in Western contexts. Eastern symbolism links #FF381B to enthusiasm, vitality, and energetic flow. Fengshui interprets #FF381B vivid hue as energizing, ideal for communal spaces, creative studios, or areas requiring active engagement. Spiritually, color #FF381B aligns with the Sacral and Solar Plexus Chakras, enhancing courage, emotional energy, and creative initiative. Designers and artists use #FF381B saturated tone in branding, interiors, and visual media to attract attention, stimulate energy, and create vibrant focal points. Its brightness ensures impact without overwhelming surrounding colors.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF381B 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
#FF381B
RGB
rgb(255, 56, 27)
HSL
hsl(8°, 100%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 78%, 89%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(8°, 89%, 100%)
XYZ
42.8520 24.1675 3.4431
Yxy
24.1675 0.6082 0.3430
Hunter Lab
49.1605 9.0868 3.3141
CIE-Lab
56.2551 71.9517 61.3324

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green56 / 255 (22%)
22%
Blue27 / 255 (11%)
11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta78 / 100 (78%)
78%
Yellow89 / 100 (89%)
89%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF381B 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

#FF381B 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 #FF381B 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+)

3.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF381B 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

#FF381B

protanopia

#a9a722

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF381B;

Text Color

color: #FF381B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF381B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF381B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF381B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF381B 0%, #a51600 100%);

#FF381B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF381B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.