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#F64A72 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F64A72 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F64A72 Color Information

#F64A72 RGB value is (246, 74, 114). The hex color red value is 246, green is 74, and blue is 114. Its HSL format shows a hue of 346°, saturation of 91 percent, and lightness of63 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 70 percent, 54 percent, 4percent.

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#F64A72 Color Meaning

Color #F64A72 crackles with unapologetic energy, digital defiance, and emotional immediacy. Color #F64A72 is not a fashion pink—#F64A72’s a chromatic alarm that bypasses subtlety to signal urgency, joy, or rebellion. With near-maximum saturation and a red-dominant bias, #F64A72 triggers rapid visual response, making #F64A72 ideal for attention-critical interfaces, protest graphics, or youth-driven campaigns. Psychologically, color #F64A72 activates the sympathetic nervous system in controlled doses. Studies show that high-chroma red-pinks increase heart rate and alertness, which explains their dominance in clearance sales and emergency alerts. But unlike red, #F64A72 hue carries emotional warmth—#F64A72 doesn’t threaten; #F64A72 demands engagement. Used sparingly, #F64A72 converts passive viewers into active participants. Culturally, color #F64A72 emerged from nightlife, pop music, and digital subcultures. #F64A72’s the color of rave flyers, social media notifications, and gender-nonconforming expression—a deliberate rejection of pastel femininity. Brands like Snapchat and TikTok leverage similar tones to convey spontaneity and human connection in virtual spaces. #F64A72’s loud because #F64A72 refuses to be ignored. Symbolically, color #F64A72 represents unfiltered presence. #F64A72 is the color of a heartbeat on a monitor, a protest sign in daylight, a text that says “I need you now.” In design systems, #F64A72 functions as a human-centric alert—urgent but not cold. #F64A72 doesn’t whisper; #F64A72 reaches out and grabs, with care wrapped in velocity.

Color Conversion

Convert #F64A72 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
#F64A72
RGB
rgb(246, 74, 114)
HSL
hsl(346°, 91%, 63%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 70%, 54%, 4%)
HSV
hsv(346°, 70%, 96%)
XYZ
43.4921 25.7053 18.5889
Yxy
25.7053 0.4954 0.2928
Hunter Lab
50.7004 8.9842 1.4047
CIE-Lab
57.7563 67.3806 16.2158

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red246 / 255 (96%)
96%
Green74 / 255 (29%)
29%
Blue114 / 255 (45%)
45%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta70 / 100 (70%)
70%
Yellow54 / 100 (54%)
54%
Key (Black)4 / 100 (4%)

Color Variations

#F64A72 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

#F64A72 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 #F64A72 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+)

3.42:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.42:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.42:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F64A72 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F64A72;

Text Color

color: #F64A72;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F64A72;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F64A7240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F64A72;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F64A72 0%, #b20830 100%);

#F64A72 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F64A72 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.