#F2242C

Color Details

HEX
#F2242C
RGB
rgb(242, 36, 44)
HSL
hsl(358, 89%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 85%, 82%, 5%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 5.06:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #f2242c
Contrast 5.06:1 AA
White on #f2242c
Contrast 4.15:1 Fail
#f2242c on Black
Contrast 5.06:1 AA
#f2242c on White
Contrast 4.15:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#f55056
#f77c80
#faa7ab
#c21d23
#91161a
#610e12

Complement & Analogous

#26f2ec
#f28526
#f22693

Triadic

#2df226
#262df2

Monochrome

#610e12 #91161a #f2242c #f77c80 #faa7ab #fcd3d5

Analogous

#f22693 #f667b3 #f2242c #f59d51 #f28526 #c26a1e

Complementary Mix

#91161a #f2242c #f77c80 #26f2ec #72f7f3 #199d99

Nearby Colors

#f2242b
#f2242d
#f2241c
#f2243c

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About #F2242C

#F2242C converts to RGB(242, 36, 44) and HSL(358, 89%, 55%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#F2242C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #F2242C?
RGB: 242, 36, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(242, 36, 44)
Is #F2242C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #F2242C?
Complement: #26f2ec.
Does #F2242C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 4.15:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 5.06:1 (AA (normal text)).