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#FF3549 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF3549 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF3549 Color Information

#FF3549 RGB value is (255, 53, 73). The hex color red value is 255, green is 53, and blue is 73. Its HSL format shows a hue of 354°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of60 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 79 percent, 71 percent, 0percent.

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#FF3549 Color Meaning

Color #FF3549 emits unmediated urgency, digital-native alertness, and chromatic immediacy. Color #FF3549 is a vivid, slightly pink-leaning red engineered for screen visibility—brighter than traditional coral, sharper than standard red. In UI/UX design, #FF3549’s a go-to for error states, deletion warnings, and live alerts because #FF3549 triggers rapid recognition without the coldness of pure red. Cognitive load studies confirm #FF3549 improves response time in high-stakes digital environments by balancing emotional salience and functional clarity. Functionally, color #FF3549 demands careful deployment. #FF3549 excels as a focal accent but overwhelms in large fields. Accessibility guidelines require pairing with icons or motion for colorblind users. Print reproduction is strong on bright white stock, though #FF3549’s primarily designed for digital use. When calibrated correctly, color #FF3549 cuts through visual noise with surgical precision. Culturally, color #FF3549 reflects urgency that includes—error messages that guide, not shame; alerts that protect, not panic. #FF3549 appears in health tech, civic apps, and safety platforms as a symbol of systems that care through correction. Spiritually, #FF3549 aligns with the root chakra’s corrective mode: action that restores balance. Designers use color #FF3549 when delay risks harm. Its immediacy is responsible.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF3549 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
#FF3549
RGB
rgb(255, 53, 73)
HSL
hsl(354°, 100%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 79%, 71%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(354°, 79%, 100%)
XYZ
43.7157 24.2872 8.6872
Yxy
24.2872 0.5700 0.3167
Hunter Lab
49.2820 9.4529 2.5795
CIE-Lab
56.3742 73.9967 38.6833

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green53 / 255 (21%)
21%
Blue73 / 255 (29%)
29%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta79 / 100 (79%)
79%
Yellow71 / 100 (71%)
71%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF3549 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

#FF3549 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 #FF3549 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+)

3.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF3549 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

#FF3549

protanopia

#a8a644

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF3549;

Text Color

color: #FF3549;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF3549;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF354940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF3549;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF3549 0%, #b30012 100%);

#FF3549 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF3549 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.