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#FF356F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF356F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF356F Color Information

#FF356F RGB value is (255, 53, 111). The hex color red value is 255, green is 53, and blue is 111. Its HSL format shows a hue of 343°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of60 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 79 percent, 56 percent, 0percent.

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#FF356F Color Meaning

Color #FF356F crackles with unapologetic energy, digital defiance, and emotional immediacy. Color #FF356F is not a fashion pink—#FF356F’s a chromatic alarm that bypasses subtlety to signal urgency, joy, or rebellion. With near-maximum saturation and a red-dominant bias, #FF356F triggers rapid visual response, making #FF356F ideal for attention-critical interfaces, protest graphics, or youth-driven campaigns. Psychologically, color #FF356F activates the sympathetic nervous system in controlled doses. Studies show that high-chroma red-pinks increase heart rate and alertness, which explains their dominance in clearance sales and emergency alerts. But unlike red, #FF356F hue carries emotional warmth—#FF356F doesn’t threaten; #FF356F demands engagement. Used sparingly, #FF356F converts passive viewers into active participants. Culturally, color #FF356F emerged from nightlife, pop music, and digital subcultures. #FF356F’s the color of rave flyers, social media notifications, and gender-nonconforming expression—a deliberate rejection of pastel femininity. Brands like Snapchat and TikTok leverage similar tones to convey spontaneity and human connection in virtual spaces. #FF356F’s loud because #FF356F refuses to be ignored. Symbolically, color #FF356F represents unfiltered presence. #FF356F is the color of a heartbeat on a monitor, a protest sign in daylight, a text that says “I need you now.” In design systems, #FF356F functions as a human-centric alert—urgent but not cold. #FF356F doesn’t whisper; #FF356F reaches out and grabs, with care wrapped in velocity.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF356F 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
#FF356F
RGB
rgb(255, 53, 111)
HSL
hsl(343°, 100%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 79%, 56%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(343°, 79%, 100%)
XYZ
45.3823 24.9539 17.4636
Yxy
24.9539 0.5169 0.2842
Hunter Lab
49.9539 10.0615 1.4293
CIE-Lab
57.0305 76.0119 17.2501

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green53 / 255 (21%)
21%
Blue111 / 255 (44%)
44%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta79 / 100 (79%)
79%
Yellow56 / 100 (56%)
56%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF356F 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

#FF356F 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 #FF356F 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+)

3.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF356F 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

#FF356F

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF356F;

Text Color

color: #FF356F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF356F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF356F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF356F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF356F 0%, #b30033 100%);

#FF356F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF356F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.