Color swatch image showing #F20033 with RGB(242,0,51) values

#F20033 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F20033 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F20033 Color Information

#F20033 RGB value is (242, 0, 51). The hex color red value is 242, green is 0, and blue is 51. Its HSL format shows a hue of 347°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 79 percent, 5 percent.

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#F20033 Color Meaning

Color #F20033(Munsell) (#F20033) embodies precision, intensity, and structured passion. #F20033 strong red leans slightly toward a cooler tone, giving #F20033 a disciplined and assertive presence. Psychologically, Red (Munsell) (#F20033) stimulates motivation, determination, and focused energy. #F20033 encourages goal-oriented behavior and strong emotional awareness. #F20033 red works well in high-performance and strategic contexts. Symbolically, Red (Munsell) (#F20033) aligns with authority, ceremonial use, and structured power. Spiritually, #F20033 represents intentional action, courage in pursuit of goals, and mastery over impulsive emotional reactions.

Color Conversion

Convert #F20033 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
#F20033
RGB
rgb(242, 0, 51)
HSL
hsl(347°, 100%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 79%, 5%)
HSV
hsv(347°, 100%, 95%)
XYZ
37.2155 19.1163 4.8603
Yxy
19.1163 0.6082 0.3124
Hunter Lab
43.7222 7.7420 2.0561
CIE-Lab
50.8230 77.7600 44.2655

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red242 / 255 (95%)
95%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue51 / 255 (20%)
20%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow79 / 100 (79%)
79%
Key (Black)5 / 100 (5%)

Color Variations

#F20033 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

#F20033 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 #F20033 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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#F20033

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F20033 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

#F20033

protanopia

#898727

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F20033;

Text Color

color: #F20033;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F20033;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F2003340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F20033;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F20033 0%, #8e001f 100%);

#F20033 Color FAQs

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