#F40000 Hex Code
Color Name: Red
What is hex #F40000 Color?
The color name of hex code #F40000 is Red. The RGB values are (244, 0, 0) which means it is composed of
100% red, 0% green and 0% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:100 Y:100 K:4. In the HSV/HSB scale, #F40000 has a hue of 0°, 100% saturation and a brightness value of 96%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #F40000 Color Codes
| Color Name | Red |
| RGB Values | (244, 0, 0) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 100%, 100%, 4%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (0°, 100%, 96%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FF0000 |
| Inverse Color | #0BFFFF [Aqua] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2347 C |
| Closest RAL | 3026 [Luminous bright red] |
| Complementary Color | #00F4F4 [Turquoise Blue] |
| #F40000 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #515151 |
| Desaturated | #7A7A7A |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #494949 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #343434 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #787878 |
Hex #F40000 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #F40000 is #00F4F4 which is called Turquoise Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #F40000 color is offered by #00F4F4. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #F40000 are #F47A00 and #F4007A, called University Of Tennessee Orange and Winter Sky, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #F40000 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #F40000 are #00F47A (Guppie Green) and #007AF4 (Azure). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#F40000 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #00F400 (Electric Green) and #0000F4 (Blue) along with #F40000, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #F40000 has #00F400 (Electric Green), #00F4F4 (Turquoise Blue) and #F400F4 (Fuchsia). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #F40000 contains #7AF400 (Lawn Green), #00F4F4 (Turquoise Blue) and #7A00F4 (Violet (Color Wheel)). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #F40000 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #F40000 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of F40000 Color
Tints
F63333- F74D4D
- F86666
- FA8080
- FB9999
- FCB3B3
- FDCCCC
- FEE6E6
Tones
- DD1A1A
- D12626
- C63333
- BA4040
- AE4D4D
- A35A5A
- 976666
- 8C7373
Shades
- C30000
- AB0000
- 920000
- 7A0000
- 620000
- 490000
- 310000
- 180000
#F40000 Color Patterns
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#F40000 Gingham Checks
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#F40000 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#F40000 Polka Dots Pattern
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#F40000 Honeycomb Pattern
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#F40000 Leaves Pattern
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#F40000 Houndstooth Pattern
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#F40000 Trellis Pattern
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#F40000 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
