Information about #F21C44 color

#F21C44 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #F21C44 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(242, 28, 68) — 94.9% red, 11% green, 26.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 84 / 68 / 5. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#F21C44 is a intensely saturated warm red that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a near neighbor of Purpurfinitus (#FC143F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pinky Red (#FC2647) and Spanish Crimson (#E51A4C).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(242, 28, 68)), which gives #F21C44 its character. If you plan to put text on a #F21C44 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.2:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #F21C44 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#F21C44 color variations

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#F21C44 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #F21C44

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Pinky Red color link
Pinky Red

#FC2647

Pinkish Red color link
Pinkish Red

#F10C45

Imperial Red color link
Imperial Red

#ED2939

Husker Red color link
Husker Red

#E41C38

Red Ribbon color link
Red Ribbon

#ED0A3F

Awesome color link
Awesome

#FF2052

Chiefs Red color link
Chiefs Red

#E31837

Sprint Red color link
Sprint Red

#EC2131

Rose Madder color link
Rose Madder

#E32636

Amaranth color link
Amaranth

#E52B50

#F21C44 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#F21C44
  • RGB242, 28, 68
  • CMYK0, 84, 68, 5
  • CSSrgb(242, 28, 68)
  • HSL349°, 89%, 53%
  • HSL Precise348.785°, 89.167%, 52.941%
  • HSV349°, 88%, 95%
  • HSB349°, 88%, 95%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.949
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.267
  • GLSLvec3(0.949, 0.110, 0.267)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.949, 0.110, 0.267, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.949, 0.110, 0.267)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB94.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB26.7%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDF21C44
  • DECIMAL ID15866948
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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