Color #F00A2C

Color Code #F00A2C

A precise look at this Red color with standard values, coordinated palettes, contrast and practical examples.

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Color preview#F00A2C
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Complete color values

Every value is calculated directly from the HEX code. CMYK is an approximation for print workflows.

HEX
#F00A2C
RGB
rgb(240, 10, 44)
HSL
hsl(351.13 92% 49.02%)
HSV
hsv(351.13 95.83% 94.12%)
CMYKApproximate
0%, 95.83%, 81.67%, 5.88%
Relative luminance0.18920—1
Contrast with white4.39:1WCAG
Contrast with black4.78:1WCAG
Best text color#000000AA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample4.39:1
AA ×AAA ×
Readable text sample4.78:1
AA ✓AAA ×
Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

This vivid Red tone can be considered for prominent surfaces, identity elements and visual emphasis.

Use #F00A2C for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

Color harmony

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For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS
.color-sample {
  color: #F00A2C;
  background-color: #F00A2C1A;
  border-color: #F00A2C;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #F00A2C?

This color is RGB(240, 10, 44).

What is the HSL value of #F00A2C?

Its value is HSL(351.13°, 92%, 49.02%).

Is #F00A2C suitable for text?

Readability depends on the background. The contrast ratio and WCAG results on this page provide the relevant checks.