Color #F01744 Color / Colour Code #F01744
This page shows the hex color code for color #f01744 (#F01744). The colour is a red tone with 88% saturation and 52% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F01744 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F01744 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 318, 348, and 18 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 348, 108, and 228 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F01744
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 348 and saturation at 88%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 348 to 33 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 348 with its complement at 168 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #F01744
Lightness variations at hue 348 and 88% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F01744
Design Use Cases for #F01744
High-Impact Accent
With 88% saturation, #F01744 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 52% lightness, #F01744 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#F01744 falls in the red spectrum (hue 348). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #F01744 (hue 348) to its complement at hue 168. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 18. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f01744, #19f0c5);
CSS Code for #F01744
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #F01744 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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Apply #F01744 across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #F01744 (#F01744)
#F01744 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 240 red, 23 green, and 68 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 10.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 348 degrees with 88% saturation and 52% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F01744 is 93/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 90% magenta, 72% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F01744 against white is 4.28:1 and against black is 4.91:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 4.91:1.
The complementary colour #19F0C5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F01744. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F019B0 and #F05A19, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F01744?
- #F01744 is Color #F01744, a red color (colour) with RGB(240, 23, 68), HSL(348, 88%, 52%), and CMYK(0%, 90%, 72%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 93/255.
- Is #F01744 accessible for text?
- Against white, #F01744 has a contrast ratio of 4.28:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.91:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F01744?
- The complementary colour is #19F0C5 (hue 168). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F019B0 and #F05A19. The triadic palette adds #44F019 and #1944F0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F01744 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f01744; or rgb(240, 23, 68); or hsl(348, 88%, 52%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 348 88% 52%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.