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#F70D2A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F70D2A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F70D2A Color Information

#F70D2A RGB value is (247, 13, 42). The hex color red value is 247, green is 13, and blue is 42. Its HSL format shows a hue of 353°, saturation of 94 percent, and lightness of51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 95 percent, 83 percent, 3percent.

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#F70D2A Color Meaning

Color #F70D2A conveys dynamic energy, bold action, and immediate visibility. #F70D2A bright red shade stimulates passion, assertiveness, and high engagement. Color #F70D2A psychologically encourages courage, rapid decision-making, and expressive confidence. Culturally, color #F70D2A is associated with vitality, urgency, and strong presence in Western contexts. Eastern symbolism links #F70D2A to life-force energy, protective power, and auspiciousness. Fengshui interprets #F70D2A as energizing, perfect for entrances, focal areas, or spaces requiring attention and dynamic flow. Spiritually, color #F70D2A resonates with the Root and Sacral Chakras, promoting physical vitality, emotional drive, and creative courage. Designers and artists use #F70D2A vivid red in branding, interiors, and visual media to draw focus, create contrast, and communicate intensity. Its high saturation ensures energy without subtlety.

Color Conversion

Convert #F70D2A 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
#F70D2A
RGB
rgb(247, 13, 42)
HSL
hsl(353°, 94%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 95%, 83%, 3%)
HSV
hsv(353°, 95%, 97%)
XYZ
38.9196 20.2292 4.0438
Yxy
20.2292 0.6159 0.3201
Hunter Lab
44.9769 8.2344 2.3840
CIE-Lab
52.0953 77.7757 50.6779

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red247 / 255 (97%)
97%
Green13 / 255 (5%)
Blue42 / 255 (16%)
16%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta95 / 100 (95%)
95%
Yellow83 / 100 (83%)
83%
Key (Black)3 / 100 (3%)

Color Variations

#F70D2A 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

#F70D2A 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 #F70D2A 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+)

4.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F70D2A 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

#F70D2A

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F70D2A;

Text Color

color: #F70D2A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F70D2A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F70D2A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F70D2A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F70D2A 0%, #950515 100%);

#F70D2A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F70D2A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.