Color swatch image showing #FF0042 with RGB(255,0,66) values

#FF0042 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF0042 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF0042 Color Information

#FF0042 RGB value is (255, 0, 66). The hex color red value is 255, green is 0, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 344°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 74 percent, 0 percent.

#FF0042
rgb(255, 0, 66)
ColorMean
Share

#FF0042 Color Meaning

Color #FF0042 radiates unfiltered intensity, chromatic dominance, and performative passion. Color #FF0042 is a synthetic, high-saturation red-pink that leans boldly toward magenta—electric, immediate, and impossible to ignore. Unlike historical color #FF0042 modern variant prioritizes visual impact over organic origin. In advertising and entertainment, color #FF0042 triggers rapid attention: studies show #FF0042 increases dwell time on digital ads by up to 22% compared to standard reds. Its near-neon quality makes #FF0042 ideal for youth markets, nightlife branding, and pop culture. Functionally, color #FF0042 demands careful handling. #FF0042 excels as a focal point—logos, sale tags, social icons—but overwhelms in large fields. Accessibility tests reveal challenges for colorblind users, necessitating shape or texture reinforcement in critical interfaces. Yet in fashion and cosmetics, its vibrancy signals confidence and modernity. Print applications benefit from its CMYK vibrancy, though #FF0042 may require spot color for true fidelity. Color #FF0042 is not subtle—but #FF0042’s not meant to be. Culturally, color #FF0042 reflects the rise of bold femininity—think punk aesthetics, drag performance, and body positivity movements. #FF0042 rejects “soft” stereotypes in favor of unapologetic presence. Spiritually, #FF0042 aligns with the sacral chakra’s expressive mode: desire voiced, not hidden. Designers use color #FF0042 when the goal is to electrify perception. #FF0042 doesn’t ask for permission—#FF0042 takes the stage.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF0042 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
#FF0042
RGB
rgb(255, 0, 66)
HSL
hsl(344°, 100%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 74%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(344°, 100%, 100%)
XYZ
42.2234 21.6533 7.1084
Yxy
21.6533 0.5948 0.3050
Hunter Lab
46.5331 9.3631 2.2588
CIE-Lab
53.6573 81.2652 39.5671

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue66 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF0042 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

#FF0042 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 #FF0042 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
#FF0042

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF0042 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

#FF0042

protanopia

#918e32

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF0042;

Text Color

color: #FF0042;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF0042;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF004240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF0042;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF0042 0%, #970028 100%);

#FF0042 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF0042 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.