#F0742A Color Meaning and Information

#F0742A Color Information

#F0742A RGB value is (240, 116, 42). The hex color red value is 240, green is 116, and blue is 42. Its HSL format shows a hue of 22°, saturation of 87 percent, and lightness of 55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 52 percent, 83 percent, 6 percent.

Share

#F0742A Color Meaning

Color #F0742A signifies energy, warmth, and dynamic creativity. #F0742A bright orange-red hue combines passion with sociable energy, stimulating action and inspiration. Psychologically, color #F0742A promotes motivation, creativity, and enthusiasm. Culturally, color #F0742A is associated with vitality, festive energy, and sociability in Western traditions, while Eastern contexts link #F0742A with joy, protection, and life energy. Fengshui uses #F0742A to enhance active zones, creative areas, and social spaces. Spiritually, color #F0742A corresponds to the Sacral chakra, supporting emotional energy, personal drive, and creative expression. Its vivid red-orange tone is effective in design, branding, and artistic projects seeking warmth and vibrant visual impact.

Color Conversion

Convert #F0742A 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

#F0742A

RGB

rgb(240, 116, 42)

HSL

hsl(22°, 87%, 55%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 52%, 83%, 6%)

HSV

hsv(22°, 83%, 94%)

XYZ

42.5985 31.1832 5.9643

Yxy

31.1832 0.5342 0.3910

Hunter Lab

55.8419 6.7283 4.6069

CIE-Lab

62.6620 43.5781 59.6681

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red240 / 255 (94%)

94%

Green116 / 255 (45%)

45%

Blue42 / 255 (16%)

16%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta52 / 100 (52%)

52%

Yellow83 / 100 (83%)

83%

Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#F0742A 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

#F0742A 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 #F0742A 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#F0742A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.90:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.90:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.90:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F0742A 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

#F0742A

protanopia

#bab93c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F0742A;

Text Color

color: #F0742A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F0742A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F0742A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F0742A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0742A 0%, #9a3f0b 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #F0742A in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.