Color swatch image showing #FF354C with RGB(255,53,76) values

#FF354C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF354C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF354C Color Information

#FF354C RGB value is (255, 53, 76). The hex color red value is 255, green is 53, and blue is 76. Its HSL format shows a hue of 353°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 79 percent, 70 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF354C Color Meaning

Color #FF354C emits unmediated urgency, digital-native alertness, and chromatic immediacy. Color #FF354C is a vivid, slightly pink-leaning red engineered for screen visibility—brighter than traditional coral, sharper than standard red. In UI/UX design, #FF354C’s a go-to for error states, deletion warnings, and live alerts because #FF354C triggers rapid recognition without the coldness of pure red. Cognitive load studies confirm #FF354C improves response time in high-stakes digital environments by balancing emotional salience and functional clarity. Functionally, color #FF354C demands careful deployment. #FF354C 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 #FF354C’s primarily designed for digital use. When calibrated correctly, color #FF354C cuts through visual noise with surgical precision. Culturally, color #FF354C reflects urgency that includes—error messages that guide, not shame; alerts that protect, not panic. #FF354C appears in health tech, civic apps, and safety platforms as a symbol of systems that care through correction. Spiritually, #FF354C aligns with the root chakra’s corrective mode: action that restores balance. Designers use color #FF354C when delay risks harm. Its immediacy is responsible.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF354C 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
#FF354C
RGB
rgb(255, 53, 76)
HSL
hsl(353°, 100%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 79%, 70%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(353°, 79%, 100%)
XYZ
43.8176 24.3280 9.2238
Yxy
24.3280 0.5663 0.3144
Hunter Lab
49.3234 9.4898 2.5101
CIE-Lab
56.4147 74.1220 37.0154

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green53 / 255 (21%)
21%
Blue76 / 255 (30%)
30%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta79 / 100 (79%)
79%
Yellow70 / 100 (70%)
70%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF354C 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

#FF354C 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 #FF354C 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
#FF354C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.58:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.58:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.58:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF354C 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

#FF354C

protanopia

#a8a646

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF354C;

Text Color

color: #FF354C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF354C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF354C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF354C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF354C 0%, #b30015 100%);

#FF354C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF354C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.