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Red (RYB) (#FE2712) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Red (RYB) (#FE2712) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Red (RYB) (#FE2712) Color Information

Red (RYB) (#FE2712) RGB value is (254, 39, 18). The hex color red value is 254, green is 39, and blue is 18. Its HSL format shows a hue of 5°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 85 percent, 93 percent, 0 percent.

Red (RYB)
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rgb(254, 39, 18)
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Red (RYB) (#FE2712) Color Meaning

Red (RYB) (#FE2712) reflects primal energy, dynamic force, and urgent intensity. This warm red exudes life and physical presence, demanding attention without hesitation. Psychologically, Red (RYB) (#FE2712) activates instinctive responses, energizes motivation, and sharpens focus. Its influence is direct and immediate, encouraging bold choices and visible action. Culturally, Red (RYB) (#FE2712) is tied to historical painting, classical symbolism, and signals of authority. Spiritually, it represents vitality, courage, and the force to pursue personal goals decisively.

Color Conversion

Convert Red (RYB) (#FE2712) 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
#FE2712
RGB
rgb(254, 39, 18)
HSL
hsl(5°, 99%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 85%, 93%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(5°, 93%, 100%)
XYZ
41.7078 22.5655 2.7296
Yxy
22.5655 0.6225 0.3368
Hunter Lab
47.5032 8.9476 3.0581
CIE-Lab
54.6220 75.5475 63.2278

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red254 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green39 / 255 (15%)
15%
Blue18 / 255 (7%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta85 / 100 (85%)
85%
Yellow93 / 100 (93%)
93%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

Red (RYB) (#FE2712) 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 (RYB) (#FE2712) 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 (RYB) (#FE2712) 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.

#FFFFFF
#FE2712

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FE2712 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

Red (RYB) (#FE2712)

protanopia

#a19f17

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FE2712;

Text Color

color: #FE2712;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FE2712;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FE271240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FE2712;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FE2712 0%, #9e0e01 100%);

Red (RYB) (#FE2712) Color FAQs

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