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#F54042 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F54042 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F54042 Color Information

#F54042 RGB value is (245, 64, 66). The hex color red value is 245, green is 64, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 359°, saturation of 90 percent, and lightness of61 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 74 percent, 73 percent, 4percent.

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#F54042 Color Meaning

Color #F54042 emits unmediated urgency, digital-native alertness, and chromatic immediacy. Color #F54042 is a vivid, slightly pink-leaning red engineered for screen visibility—brighter than traditional coral, sharper than standard red. In UI/UX design, #F54042’s a go-to for error states, deletion warnings, and live alerts because #F54042 triggers rapid recognition without the coldness of pure red. Cognitive load studies confirm #F54042 improves response time in high-stakes digital environments by balancing emotional salience and functional clarity. Functionally, color #F54042 demands careful deployment. #F54042 excels as a focal accent but overwhelms in large fields. Accessibility guidelines require pairing with icons or motion for colorblind users. Print reproduction is strong on bright white stock, though #F54042’s primarily designed for digital use. When calibrated correctly, color #F54042 cuts through visual noise with surgical precision. Culturally, color #F54042 reflects urgency that includes—error messages that guide, not shame; alerts that protect, not panic. #F54042 appears in health tech, civic apps, and safety platforms as a symbol of systems that care through correction. Spiritually, #F54042 aligns with the root chakra’s corrective mode: action that restores balance. Designers use color #F54042 when delay risks harm. Its immediacy is responsible.

Color Conversion

Convert #F54042 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
#F54042
RGB
rgb(245, 64, 66)
HSL
hsl(359°, 90%, 61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 74%, 73%, 4%)
HSV
hsv(359°, 74%, 96%)
XYZ
40.4730 23.4726 7.5518
Yxy
23.4726 0.5661 0.3283
Hunter Lab
48.4485 8.1812 2.5713
CIE-Lab
55.5559 67.7350 41.1997

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red245 / 255 (96%)
96%
Green64 / 255 (25%)
25%
Blue66 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Yellow73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Key (Black)4 / 100 (4%)

Color Variations

#F54042 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

#F54042 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 #F54042 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+)

3.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F54042 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

#F54042

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F54042;

Text Color

color: #F54042;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F54042;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F5404240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F54042;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F54042 0%, #ac090c 100%);

#F54042 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F54042 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.