Color swatch image showing #FE4174 with RGB(254,65,116) values
Color swatch image showing #FE4174 with RGB(254,65,116) values

#FE4174 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FE4174 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FE4174 Color Information

#FE4174 RGB value is (254, 65, 116). The hex color red value is 254, green is 65, and blue is 116. Its HSL format shows a hue of 344°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of 63 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 74 percent, 54 percent, 0 percent.

#FE4174 color swatch
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#FE4174 Color Meaning

Color #FE4174 crackles with unapologetic energy, digital defiance, and emotional immediacy. Color #FE4174 is not a fashion pink—#FE4174’s a chromatic alarm that bypasses subtlety to signal urgency, joy, or rebellion. With near-maximum saturation and a red-dominant bias, #FE4174 triggers rapid visual response, making #FE4174 ideal for attention-critical interfaces, protest graphics, or youth-driven campaigns. Psychologically, color #FE4174 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, #FE4174 hue carries emotional warmth—#FE4174 doesn’t threaten; #FE4174 demands engagement. Used sparingly, #FE4174 converts passive viewers into active participants. Culturally, color #FE4174 emerged from nightlife, pop music, and digital subcultures. #FE4174’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. #FE4174’s loud because #FE4174 refuses to be ignored. Symbolically, color #FE4174 represents unfiltered presence. #FE4174 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, #FE4174 functions as a human-centric alert—urgent but not cold. #FE4174 doesn’t whisper; #FE4174 reaches out and grabs, with care wrapped in velocity.

Color Conversion

Convert #FE4174 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
#FE4174
RGB
rgb(254, 65, 116)
HSL
hsl(344°, 99%, 63%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 74%, 54%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(344°, 74%, 100%)
XYZ
45.9157 26.1124 19.1432
Yxy
26.1124 0.5036 0.2864
Hunter Lab
51.1003 10.0227 1.3991
CIE-Lab
58.1436 72.7392 15.7916

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red254 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green65 / 255 (25%)
25%
Blue116 / 255 (45%)
45%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Yellow54 / 100 (54%)
54%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FE4174 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

#FE4174 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 #FE4174 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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#FE4174

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FE4174 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

#FE4174

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FE4174;

Text Color

color: #FE4174;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FE4174;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FE417440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FE4174;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FE4174 0%, #ba0132 100%);

#FE4174 Color FAQs

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