Color #FC2003 Color / Colour Code #FC2003
This page shows the hex color code for color #fc2003 (#FC2003). The colour is a red tone with 98% saturation and 50% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FC2003 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FC2003 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 337, 7, and 37 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 7, 127, and 247 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FC2003
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 7 and saturation at 98%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 7 to 52 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 7 with its complement at 187 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 #FC2003
Lightness variations at hue 7 and 98% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FC2003
Design Use Cases for #FC2003
High-Impact Accent
With 98% saturation, #FC2003 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 50% lightness, #FC2003 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
#FC2003 falls in the red spectrum (hue 7). 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 #FC2003 (hue 7) to its complement at hue 187. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 37. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fc2003, #03dffc);
CSS Code for #FC2003
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FC2003 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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Apply #FC2003 across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #FC2003 (#FC2003)
#FC2003 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 252 red, 32 green, and 3 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 84.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 7 degrees with 98% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FC2003 is 94/255 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, 87% magenta, 99% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FC2003 against white is 3.93:1 and against black is 5.35:1. 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 5.35:1.
The complementary colour #03DFFC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FC2003. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FC0362 and #FC9D03, 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.
How to Explore Color #FC2003
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FC2003?
- #FC2003 is Color #FC2003, a red color (colour) with RGB(252, 32, 3), HSL(7, 98%, 50%), and CMYK(0%, 87%, 99%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 94/255.
- Is #FC2003 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FC2003 has a contrast ratio of 3.93:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.35:1 (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 #FC2003?
- The complementary colour is #03DFFC (hue 187). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FC0362 and #FC9D03. The triadic palette adds #03FC20 and #2003FC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FC2003 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fc2003; or rgb(252, 32, 3); or hsl(7, 98%, 50%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 7 98% 50%; 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.