Red (Munsell) (#F2003C) Color Information
Red (Munsell) (#F2003C) RGB value is (242, 0, 60). The hex color red value is 242, green is 0, and blue is 60. Its HSL format shows a hue of 345°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 75 percent, 5 percent.
Red (Munsell) (#F2003C) Color Meaning
Red (Munsell) (#F2003C) embodies precision, intensity, and structured passion. This strong red leans slightly toward a cooler tone, giving it a disciplined and assertive presence. Psychologically, Red (Munsell) (#F2003C) stimulates motivation, determination, and focused energy. It encourages goal-oriented behavior and strong emotional awareness. This red works well in high-performance and strategic contexts. Symbolically, Red (Munsell) (#F2003C) aligns with authority, ceremonial use, and structured power. Spiritually, it represents intentional action, courage in pursuit of goals, and mastery over impulsive emotional reactions.
Color Conversion
Convert Red (Munsell) (#F2003C) 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.
RGB Values & CMYK Values
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Color Variations
Red (Munsell) (#F2003C) 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
Red (Munsell) (#F2003C) 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 Red (Munsell) (#F2003C) 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #F2003C 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
protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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Red (Munsell) (#F2003C) Color FAQs
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