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HEX FF4040 - #FF4040, RGB(255,64,64) Color


Color Name: Coral Red
Hex Color Code: #FF4040
RGB Color Code: RGB(255, 64, 64)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 74.9%, 74.9%, 0.0%
Color Family (Hue): Red






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What color is FF4040?

The color name for #FF4040 is Coral Red and is belongs to the Red color family (hue). The RGB color code for color number #FF4040 is RGB(255, 64, 64). In the RGB color model, #FF4040 has a red value of 255, a green value of 64, and a blue value of 64. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 74.9% magenta, 74.9% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 0° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 62.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #FF4040 has a hue of 0° (degrees), 74.9 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.



Color FF4040 is cool or warm?

Color FF4040 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #FF4040? (For interior and product design)

FF4040 has an LRV of nearly 25. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

#FF4040

Light Color


Compare LRV 25 of #FF4040 with dark and light Color




Is #FF4040 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color FF4040 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 #FF4040 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(255, 64, 64)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
64 (25.1%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
74.90%
Yellow
74.90%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(0deg, 100.0 %, 62.5 %)

Hue
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
62.55 %.

RYB

RYB(158, 48, 22)
Red
158 (61.9%)
Yellow
48 (18.8%)
Blue
22 (8.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
Saturation
74.90 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 0°

W: 25.10 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 44

Y : 25.3

Z : 7.41

YXY

Y1 : 25.3

X : 0.57

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 0.00%

M : 74.90%

Y : 74.90%


LRV

~ 25.3 %

Munsell Color System

6.7R 5.6/17.9

CIE-Lab

L : 57.36

A : 70.56

B : 44.82

CIE-Lch

L : 57.36

C : 83.59

H : 32.42

CIE-Luv

L : 57.36

U : 146.94

V : 31.68

Hunter-Lab

L : 50.3

A : 68.13

B : 26.47






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #FF4040


Here are the colors similar to FF4040. 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.



#FE4C40
Sunset Orange
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#FF3333
Light Red
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#FF3F34
Red Orange
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to FF4040.


#F9423A
PANTONE Warm Red C
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#EE5340
PANTONE 2027 C
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#E5554F
PANTONE 2348 C
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)
#EF3340
PANTONE Red 032 C
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to FF4040.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to FF4040.


#FF2D21
RAL 3024 - Luminous Red
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to FF4040.


#E4694C
RAL 040 60 60 - Coral Orange
ΔE - 7.96 (92.0% similar)


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



#EB4C42
Carmine Pink
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)




Paint color for Hex #FF4040


Here are the paint colors similar to FF4040. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color FF4040 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #FF4040 to Dunn-Edwards


#EE5851
Amour (DE 5104)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#F96653
Rose Fusion (DE 5111)
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#E26058
Fiery Coral (DET 426)
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#E34B50
Strawberry Jam (DE 5076)
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color FF4040 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #FF4040 to Benjamin Moore


#E75A50
Dark Salmon (2009-30)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#E95F4D
Starburst Orange (2010-30)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#E7513B
Blazing Orange (2011-20)
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#F06450
Hot Spice (2011-30)
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color FF4040 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #FF4040 to Valspar


#E25B4F
Blaze Orange (1008-1A)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#E76344
Autumn Enchantment (2001-1A)
ΔE - 7.34 (92.7% similar)
#DD705A
Flamenco Pink (2004-3B)
ΔE - 8.94 (91.1% similar)
#D63D2B
Scarlet Sun (1011-1)
ΔE - 9.00 (91.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color FF4040 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #FF4040 to Behr


#DC5D47
Pimento (P180-6)
ΔE - 6.61 (93.4% similar)
#DB615E
Roulette (P170-5)
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)
#DA5736
Inferno (P190-7)
ΔE - 8.44 (91.6% similar)
#D16459
Desert Coral (HDC-MD-05)
ΔE - 8.61 (91.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color FF4040 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #FF4040 to PPG Paints


#D9624E
Candy Corn (PPG17-16)
ΔE - 7.24 (92.8% similar)
#D1584C
Wet Coral (PPG1189-6)
ΔE - 7.77 (92.2% similar)
#E15F65
Briquette (PPG1188-6)
ΔE - 8.69 (91.3% similar)
#DF745B
Rustic Pottery (PPG1193-6)
ΔE - 9.77 (90.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color FF4040 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #FF4040 to Sherwin Williams


#C76356
Quite Coral (SW 6614)
ΔE - 10.07 (89.9% similar)
#C65F47
Emotional (SW 6621)
ΔE - 10.47 (89.5% similar)
#DD7861
Rejuvenate (SW 6620)
ΔE - 10.61 (89.4% similar)
#D7552A
Obstinate Orange (SW 6884)
ΔE - 10.66 (89.3% similar)







Color Combinations


View more Coral Red - #FF4040 color palettes and coordinating colors


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



FF4040
Coral Red

40FFFF
Aqua*


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 Coral Red - #FF4040?

Color that best contrast with Coral Red - #FF4040 is #40FFFF, color name is Aqua*
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 Coral Red - #FF4040?

Complementary or Opposite color for Coral Red - #FF4040 is #40FFFF, color name is Aqua*.





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