Color swatch image showing Radical Red (#FF355E) with RGB(255,53,94) values

Radical Red (#FF355E) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Radical Red (#FF355E) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Radical Red (#FF355E) Color Information

Radical Red (#FF355E) RGB value is (255, 53, 94). The hex color red value is 255, green is 53, and blue is 94. Its HSL format shows a hue of 348°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 79 percent, 63 percent, 0 percent.

Radical Red
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Radical Red (#FF355E) Color Meaning

Radical Red (#FF355E) expresses urgency, rebellion, and raw emotional energy. This sharp red leans pink, which adds provocation and modern edge to its intensity. It demands attention quickly and refuses subtlety. From a psychological view, Radical Red (#FF355E) activates adrenaline and decisive action. It increases heart rate, sparks confidence, and heightens emotional responses. Designers often use it to trigger impulse, visibility, and strong memory recall. Symbolically and culturally, Radical Red (#FF355E) aligns with protest movements, youth culture, and experimental fashion. In spiritual interpretation, it represents untamed life force, emotional honesty, and the courage to confront discomfort head on.

Color Conversion

Convert Radical Red (#FF355E) 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
#FF355E
RGB
rgb(255, 53, 94)
HSL
hsl(348°, 100%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 79%, 63%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(348°, 79%, 100%)
XYZ
44.5335 24.6144 12.9935
Yxy
24.6144 0.5422 0.2997
Hunter Lab
49.6129 9.7501 2.0192
CIE-Lab
56.6977 74.9943 26.8750

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green53 / 255 (21%)
21%
Blue94 / 255 (37%)
37%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta79 / 100 (79%)
79%
Yellow63 / 100 (63%)
63%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

Radical Red (#FF355E) 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

Radical Red (#FF355E) 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 Radical Red (#FF355E) 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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#FF355E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF355E 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

Radical Red (#FF355E)

protanopia

#a8a654

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF355E;

Text Color

color: #FF355E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF355E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF355E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF355E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF355E 0%, #b30024 100%);

Radical Red (#FF355E) Color FAQs

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