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#FF033C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF033C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF033C Color Information

#FF033C RGB value is (255, 3, 60). The hex color red value is 255, green is 3, and blue is 60. Its HSL format shows a hue of 346°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 99 percent, 76 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF033C Color Meaning

Color #FF033C pulses with unapologetic visibility, cultural confidence, and digital-native boldness. #FF033C near-primary red-pink sits at the edge of screen gamuts—engineered for maximum impact in pixels and print. Psychologically, color #FF033C commands instant focus; #FF033C’s too saturated to ignore, yet too cool to feel warm. #FF033C thrives in streaming thumbnails, protest graphics, and pop culture where being seen equals being heard. Unlike romantic pinks, #FF033C rejects softness—#FF033C’s about presence, not permission. In branding, #FF033C suits Gen Z audiences, music labels, and social platforms that value authenticity over polish. Spiritually, #FF033C represents speaking your truth in a crowded room. Use color #FF033C when silence is the enemy, and your message must cut through with clarity and courage.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF033C 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
#FF033C
RGB
rgb(255, 3, 60)
HSL
hsl(346°, 100%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 99%, 76%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(346°, 99%, 100%)
XYZ
42.0882 21.6514 6.2358
Yxy
21.6514 0.6015 0.3094
Hunter Lab
46.5311 9.3049 2.3781
CIE-Lab
53.6551 80.8667 43.0034

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green3 / 255 (1%)
Blue60 / 255 (24%)
24%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Yellow76 / 100 (76%)
76%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF033C 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

#FF033C 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 #FF033C 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+)

3.94:1
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 #FF033C 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

#FF033C

protanopia

#92902e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF033C;

Text Color

color: #FF033C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF033C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF033C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF033C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF033C 0%, #990024 100%);

#FF033C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF033C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.