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#FF6960 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF6960 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF6960 Color Information

#FF6960 RGB value is (255, 105, 96). The hex color red value is 255, green is 105, and blue is 96. Its HSL format shows a hue of 3°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 69 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 59 percent, 62 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF6960 Color Meaning

Color #FF6960 denotes alert softness, friendly warning, and approachable urgency. #FF6960 light, warm coral-red is attention-grabbing yet visibly softened, suggesting a "stop" signal that has been made friendly or a caution that is delivered with care. Psychologically, color #FF6960 stimulates and alerts without provoking anxiety or aggression. #FF6960 captures focus and signals importance, but in a way that feels constructive, helpful, and ultimately benign. #FF6960 color is perfect for critical user interface elements that must be noticed but should not feel alarming. Symbolically, color #FF6960 represents guided attention, necessary intervention, and energy that is channeled into helpful action. #FF6960 is the color of a teacher's correcting pen or a helpful highlight. Culturally, #FF6960 appears in modern app design, educational tools, and safety equipment for children, where clear communication is essential but a harsh tone is counterproductive. Color #FF6960 modernizes the signal of "red" for a collaborative, user-friendly world.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF6960 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
#FF6960
RGB
rgb(255, 105, 96)
HSL
hsl(3°, 100%, 69%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 59%, 62%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(3°, 62%, 100%)
XYZ
48.4029 32.2077 14.7319
Yxy
32.2077 0.5077 0.3378
Hunter Lab
56.7518 9.3867 3.4019
CIE-Lab
63.5142 56.5497 34.4188

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green105 / 255 (41%)
41%
Blue96 / 255 (38%)
38%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta59 / 100 (59%)
59%
Yellow62 / 100 (62%)
62%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF6960 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

#FF6960 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 #FF6960 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+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF6960 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

#FF6960

protanopia

#bebd62

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF6960;

Text Color

color: #FF6960;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF6960;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF696040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF6960;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6960 0%, #cc0a00 100%);

#FF6960 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF6960 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.