Close to Crimson
#F02445
#F02445 is a mid-tone, vivid red, close to the color Crimson. In RGB it’s made of 94.1% red, 14.1% green, and 27.1% blue. Its hue is 350°, with 87% saturation and 54% lightness, so it reads as a warm color. Black text sits best on top of it.
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Color harmonies
Combinations from the color wheel, built around #F02445.
Split complementary
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WCAG contrast ratios for text. 4.5:1 is the minimum for body text, 3:1 for large text.
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#F02445 in use
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Body text stays dark for reading; the color carries buttons, links, and accents.
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Questions about #F02445
What color is #F02445?
#F02445 is a mid-tone, vivid red, close to the color Crimson. In RGB it’s made of 94.1% red, 14.1% green, and 27.1% blue. Its hue is 350°, with 87% saturation and 54% lightness, so it reads as a warm color. Black text sits best on top of it.
What is #F02445 in RGB?
#F02445 is rgb(240, 36, 69): 240 red, 36 green, and 69 blue on a 0–255 scale.
What is #F02445 in CMYK?
Roughly cmyk(0, 85, 71, 6). Print results depend on paper and press, so proof it before a big print run.
What Pantone is closest to #F02445?
PANTONE Red 032 C is the closest match in our list. Screen colors and ink never match perfectly; check a physical Pantone guide.
What color goes with #F02445?
Its complement #168C78 gives the strongest contrast. For something calmer, try its analogous neighbors, or its own tints and shades above.