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#FF3531 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF3531 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF3531 Color Information

#FF3531 RGB value is (255, 53, 49). The hex color red value is 255, green is 53, and blue is 49. Its HSL format shows a hue of 1°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of60 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 79 percent, 81 percent, 0percent.

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#FF3531 Color Meaning

color #FF3531 conveys immediate energy, warmth, and proactive intensity. #FF3531 vibrant red stimulates alertness and emotional engagement. Consequently, Color #FF3531 energizes spaces and decision-making processes. Psychologically, color #FF3531 encourages confidence, motivation, and rapid responsiveness. #FF3531 activates mental focus and readiness. Symbolically, color #FF3531 evokes vitality, direct action, and dynamic cultural presence. Spiritually, #FF3531 embodies active courage, passionate involvement, and life-force energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF3531 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
#FF3531
RGB
rgb(255, 53, 49)
HSL
hsl(1°, 100%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 79%, 81%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(1°, 81%, 100%)
XYZ
43.0675 24.0280 5.2737
Yxy
24.0280 0.5951 0.3320
Hunter Lab
49.0184 9.2192 3.0181
CIE-Lab
56.1158 73.1937 51.4341

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green53 / 255 (21%)
21%
Blue49 / 255 (19%)
19%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta79 / 100 (79%)
79%
Yellow81 / 100 (81%)
81%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF3531 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

#FF3531 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 #FF3531 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+)

3.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF3531 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

#FF3531

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF3531;

Text Color

color: #FF3531;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF3531;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF353140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF3531;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF3531 0%, #b30300 100%);

#FF3531 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF3531 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.