Color swatch image showing #FF0343 with RGB(255,3,67) values

#FF0343 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF0343 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF0343 Color Information

#FF0343 RGB value is (255, 3, 67). The hex color red value is 255, green is 3, and blue is 67. Its HSL format shows a hue of 345°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 99 percent, 74 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF0343 Color Meaning

Color #FF0343 radiates unfiltered intensity, chromatic dominance, and performative passion. Color #FF0343 is a synthetic, high-saturation red-pink that leans boldly toward magenta—electric, immediate, and impossible to ignore. Unlike historical color #FF0343 modern variant prioritizes visual impact over organic origin. In advertising and entertainment, color #FF0343 triggers rapid attention: studies show #FF0343 increases dwell time on digital ads by up to 22% compared to standard reds. Its near-neon quality makes #FF0343 ideal for youth markets, nightlife branding, and pop culture. Functionally, color #FF0343 demands careful handling. #FF0343 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 #FF0343 may require spot color for true fidelity. Color #FF0343 is not subtle—but #FF0343’s not meant to be. Culturally, color #FF0343 reflects the rise of bold femininity—think punk aesthetics, drag performance, and body positivity movements. #FF0343 rejects “soft” stereotypes in favor of unapologetic presence. Spiritually, #FF0343 aligns with the sacral chakra’s expressive mode: desire voiced, not hidden. Designers use color #FF0343 when the goal is to electrify perception. #FF0343 doesn’t ask for permission—#FF0343 takes the stage.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF0343 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
#FF0343
RGB
rgb(255, 3, 67)
HSL
hsl(345°, 100%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 99%, 74%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(345°, 99%, 100%)
XYZ
42.2857 21.7304 7.2759
Yxy
21.7304 0.5931 0.3048
Hunter Lab
46.6159 9.3750 2.2513
CIE-Lab
53.7397 81.0972 39.0817

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green3 / 255 (1%)
Blue67 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Yellow74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF0343 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

#FF0343 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 #FF0343 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
#FF0343

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF0343 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

#FF0343

protanopia

#929034

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF0343;

Text Color

color: #FF0343;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF0343;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF034340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF0343;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF0343 0%, #990026 100%);

#FF0343 Color FAQs

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