Color Name
Scarlet*
Hex Color Code
#FF2300
RGB Color Code
RGB(255, 35, 0)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 86.3%, 100.0%, 0.0%
#FF2300 hex color. RGB, RYB, CMYK, HSL, HSV codes and color conversions. Matching color names, palettes, paints.



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What color is FF2300?

The RGB color code for color number #FF2300 is RGB(255, 35, 0). In the RGB color model, #FF2300 has a red value of 255, a green value of 35, and a blue value of 0. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 86.3% magenta, 100.0% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 8.2° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 50.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #FF2300 has a hue of 8.2° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.



Color FF2300 is cool or warm?

Color FF2300 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #FF2300? (For interior and product design)

FF2300 has an LRV of nearly 22. By LRV value, it is a medium dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#FF2300

Light Color


Compare LRV 22 of #FF2300 with dark and light Color




Is #FF2300 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color FF2300 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #FF2300 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(255, 35, 0)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
35 (13.7%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
86.27%
Yellow
100.00%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(8.24deg, 100.0 %, 50.0 %)

Hue
8.24°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
50.00 %.

RYB

RYB(220, 35, 0)
Red
220 (86.3%)
Yellow
35 (13.7%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
8.24°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 8.24°

W: 0.00 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 41.84

Y : 22.46

Z : 2.13

YXY

Y1 : 22.46

X : 0.63

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 0.00%

M : 86.27%

Y : 100.00%


LRV

~ 22.5 %

Munsell Color System

8.9R 5.3/20.5

CIE-Lab

L : 54.51

A : 76.42

B : 67.68

CIE-Lch

L : 54.51

C : 102.08

H : 41.53

CIE-Luv

L : 54.51

U : 167.74

V : 40.06

Hunter-Lab

L : 47.39

A : 74.65

B : 30.51






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #FF2300

Here are the colors similar to FF2300. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#FF2400 Color
Scarlet
ΔE - 0.09 (99.9% similar)
#FF2603 Color
Neon Scarlet
ΔE - 0.25 (99.8% similar)
#FF0800 Color
Candy Apple Red
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#FF0000 Color
Red
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to FF2300.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to FF2300.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to FF2300.

#F93822 Color
PANTONE Bright Red C
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#FA4616 Color
PANTONE 172 C
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#EB3300 Color
PANTONE 2028 C
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#E63422 Color
PANTONE 3556 C
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to FF2300.


Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag

#FF2800 Color
Ferrari Red
ΔE - 0.48 (99.5% similar)



Paint color for Hex #FF2300

Here are the paint colors similar to FF2300. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color FF2300 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #FF2300 to Benjamin Moore

#E75136 Color
Flame (2012-20)
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)
#E0412B Color
Orange (2011-10)
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color FF2300 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #FF2300 to Dunn-Edwards



Valspar

Hex color FF2300 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #FF2300 to Valspar



Behr

Hex color FF2300 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #FF2300 to Behr

#DA5736 Color
Inferno (P190-7)
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)
#DC5D47 Color
Pimento (P180-6)
ΔE - 9.27 (90.7% similar)
#D04838 Color
Top Tomato (P180-7)
ΔE - 9.80 (90.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color FF2300 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #FF2300 to Sherwin Williams



Farrow & Ball

Hex color FF2300 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #FF2300 to Farrow & Ball

#C35A4A Color
Copenhagen Roof (9816)
ΔE - 12.77 (87.2% similar)
#DF7662 Color
Bisque (9811)
ΔE - 13.90 (86.1% similar)
#BA4845 Color
Romesco (CB4)
ΔE - 16.02 (84.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color FF2300 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #FF2300 to PPG Paints

#D9624E Color
Candy Corn (PPG17-16)
ΔE - 10.59 (89.4% similar)
#D1584C Color
Wet Coral (PPG1189-6)
ΔE - 11.64 (88.4% similar)
#BF5B3C Color
Tabasco (PPG1192-7)
ΔE - 11.84 (88.2% similar)







Color Combinations and Matching Colors


#FF2300 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



FF2300
Scarlet*

00DCFF
Vivid Sky Blue*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #FF2300?

Color that best contrast with #FF2300 is #00DCFF, color name is Vivid Sky Blue*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #FF2300?

Complementary or Opposite color for #FF2300 is #00DCFF, color name is Vivid Sky Blue*.





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