Information about #F22B17 color

#F22B17 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#F22B17 falls into the Red Color Family — Full Saturation, Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(242, 43, 23) — 94.9% red, 16.9% green, 9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 78 / 86 / 5. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#F22B17 presents itself as a pure, full-strength warm red — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a near neighbor of Vermillion (#F4320C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Lava Red (#E42217) and Faith & Scars Red (#FF2013).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(242, 43, 23)), which gives #F22B17 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #F22B17: 5.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.1:1 for white. #F22B17 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#F22B17 color variations

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#F22B17 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

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

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

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

Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme

Square

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

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #F22B17

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

Vermillion color link
Vermillion

#F4320C

Lava Red color link
Lava Red

#E42217

Lust color link
Lust

#E62020

Orangish Red color link
Orangish Red

#F43605

Love Red color link
Love Red

#E41B17

Red-Orange color link
Red-Orange

#E32224

Tomato Red color link
Tomato Red

#EC2D01

Vibrant Red color link
Vibrant Red

#FF272A

Bolivia Red color link
Bolivia Red

#DA291C

#F22B17 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#F22B17
  • RGB242, 43, 23
  • CMYK0, 78, 86, 5
  • HSL5°, 89%, 52%
  • HSL Precise5.479°, 89.388%, 51.961%
  • HSV5°, 90%, 95%
  • HSB5°, 90%, 95%
  • HEX IDF22B17
  • DECIMAL ID15870743
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB94.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9%
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