#F81C2C Hex Code
Color Name: Red (Pigment)
What is hex #F81C2C Color?
The color name of hex code #F81C2C is Red (Pigment). The RGB values are (248, 28, 44) which means it is composed of
78% red, 9% green and 14% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:89 Y:82 K:3. In the HSV/HSB scale, #F81C2C has a hue of 356°, 89% saturation and a brightness value of 97%.
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 #F81C2C Color Codes
| Color Name | Red (Pigment) |
| RGB Values | (248, 28, 44) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 89%, 82%, 3%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (356°, 89%, 97%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FF3333 |
| Inverse Color | #07E3D3 [Bright Turquoise] |
| Closest Pantone® | 1788 C |
| Closest RAL | 3026 [Luminous bright red] |
| Complementary Color | #1CF8E8 [Fluorescent Blue] |
| #F81C2C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #6B6B6B |
| Desaturated | #8A8A8A |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #606060 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #4C4C4C |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #8F8F8F |
Hex #F81C2C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #F81C2C is #1CF8E8 which is called Fluorescent Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #F81C2C color is offered by #1CF8E8. 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 #F81C2C are #F87A1C and #F81C9A, called Pumpkin and Philippine Pink, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #F81C2C 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 #F81C2C are #1CF87A (Guppie Green) and #1C9AF8 (Dodger Blue). 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
#F81C2C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #2CF81C (Neon Green) and #1C2CF8 (Bluebonnet) along with #F81C2C, 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 #F81C2C has #2CF81C (Neon Green), #1CF8E8 (Fluorescent Blue) and #E81CF8 (Phlox). 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 #F81C2C contains #9AF81C (Spring Frost), #1CF8E8 (Fluorescent Blue) and #7A1CF8 (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 #F81C2C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #F81C2C 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 F81C2C Color
Tints
F94956- FA606B
- FB7780
- FC8E96
- FCA4AB
- FDBBC0
- FED2D5
- FEE8EA
Tones
- E0303D
- D43A45
- C8444E
- BC4E56
- B0585E
- A46267
- 986C6F
- 8C7678
Shades
- C61623
- AE141F
- 95111A
- 7C0E16
- 630B12
- 4A080D
- 320609
- 190304
#F81C2C Color Patterns
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#F81C2C Gingham Checks
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#F81C2C Polka Dots Pattern
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#F81C2C Honeycomb Pattern
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#F81C2C Leaves Pattern
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#F81C2C Houndstooth Pattern
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#F81C2C Trellis Pattern
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#F81C2C 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.
