Information about #FD172E color

#FD172E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #FD172E is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Full Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(253, 23, 46) (99.2% red, 9% green, 18% blue), or CMYK 0 / 90 / 81 / 1 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #FD172E reads as a maximally vivid earthy red and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for logos, highlights and anything that needs to be noticed first. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Opera Red (#FF1B2D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Tractor Red (#FD0E35) and Vibrant Red (#FF272A).

In RGB terms — rgb(253, 23, 46) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, black text reaches a 5.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.9:1. No one has named #FD172E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#FD172E color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#FD172E color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#FD4557

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#FD7381

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#FEA2AB

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#FED0D5

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White

#FFFFFF

#FD172E color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
#FD172E

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#DA0217

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#A30111

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#6D010B

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#360005

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Black

#000000

#FD172E color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#E52A3C

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#CC3E4C

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#B3535C

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#9A686D

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Grey

#808080

#FD172E color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#E5FC16

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#FCB716

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#FC5B16

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#FC1689

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#FC16E5

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#B716FC

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#FD172E 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
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#17FDE6
#17FDE6

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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
#FD172E
#FD172E

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#17A1FD
#17A1FD

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#17FD73
#17FD73

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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
#FD7317
#FD7317

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#FD17A1
#FD17A1

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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
#FD172E
#FD172E

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#2EFD17
#2EFD17

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#172EFD
#172EFD

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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
#FD172E
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#FDE617
#FDE617

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#17FDE6
#17FDE6

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#172EFD
#172EFD

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Square

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

Square color scheme
#FD172E
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#A1FD17
#A1FD17

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#17FDE6
#17FDE6

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#7317FD
#7317FD

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Nearest named colors to #FD172E

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

Opera Red color link
Opera Red

#FF1B2D

Tractor Red color link
Tractor Red

#FD0E35

Vibrant Red color link
Vibrant Red

#FF272A

Purpurfinitus color link
Purpurfinitus

#FC143F

Sprint Red color link
Sprint Red

#EC2131

Neon Red color link
Neon Red

#FF073A

Burger King Red color link
Burger King Red

#EC242D

Phillies Red color link
Phillies Red

#E81828

Light Brilliant Red color link
Light Brilliant Red

#FE2E2E

Vivid Red color link
Vivid Red

#F70D1A

KIY RED color link
KIY RED

#FA002F

Ruddy color link
Ruddy

#FF0028

#FD172E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#FD172E
  • RGB253, 23, 46
  • CMYK0, 90, 81, 1
  • CSSrgb(253, 23, 46)
  • HSL354°, 98%, 54%
  • HSL Precise354°, 98.291%, 54.118%
  • HSV354°, 91%, 99%
  • HSB354°, 91%, 99%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.992
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.090
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.992, 0.090, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.992, 0.090, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.992, 0.090, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB99.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDFD172E
  • DECIMAL ID16586542
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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