Scarlet (#FF2400) Color Meaning and Information

Scarlet (#FF2400) Color Information

Scarlet (#FF2400) RGB value is (255, 36, 0). The hex color red value is 255, green is 36, and blue is 0. Its HSL format shows a hue of 8°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 86 percent, 100 percent, 0 percent.

Scarlet

#FF2400

rgb(255, 36, 0)

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Scarlet (#FF2400) Color Meaning

Scarlet (#FF2400) conveys fervor, dramatic presence, and commanding energy. This bright, fiery red Scarlet (#FF2400) stimulates attention, courage, and boldness. Psychologically, it encourages confidence, motivation, and dynamic action, inspiring individuals to assert themselves with clarity. Culturally, Scarlet (#FF2400) is used in ceremonial garments, branding, and symbolic art, symbolizing passion, authority, and vitality. Spiritually, it resonates with life energy, assertive courage, and heart-centered action, promoting proactive engagement and expressive determination. Its vivid tone commands attention while conveying warmth and urgency.

Color Conversion

Convert Scarlet (#FF2400) 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

#FF2400

RGB

rgb(255, 36, 0)

HSL

hsl(8°, 100%, 50%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 86%, 100%, 0%)

HSV

hsv(8°, 100%, 100%)

XYZ

41.8709 22.5218 2.1403

Yxy

22.5218 0.6293 0.3385

Hunter Lab

47.4571 9.0292 3.1309

CIE-Lab

54.5763 76.2393 67.7072

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)

100%

Green36 / 255 (14%)

14%

Blue0 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta86 / 100 (86%)

86%

Yellow100 / 100 (100%)

100%

Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

Scarlet (#FF2400) 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

Scarlet (#FF2400) 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 Scarlet (#FF2400) 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#FF2400

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.82:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.82:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.82:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF2400 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

Scarlet (#FF2400)

protanopia

#a09e09

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF2400;

Text Color

color: #FF2400;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF2400;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF240040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF2400;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF2400 0%, #971400 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Scarlet (#FF2400) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.