#FF0000 - Medium Red Intense Color Information
#FF0000 is a vibrant, medium red intense with high visual impact. In the RGB color space, it contains 100.0% red, 0.0% green, and 0.0% blue. This results in a cool, tech-friendly shade often used in digital interfaces and modern branding.
In print formats using the CMYK model, it's composed of 0.0% cyan, 100.0% magenta, 100.0% yellow, and 0.0% black. With a hue angle of 0.00°, full saturation at 100.00%, and a balanced lightness of 50.00%, this color is both vibrant and versatile.
Being a web-safe color, it renders consistently across all major browsers and operating systems.
● #FF0000 color description : The hexadecimal color #FF0000, known as Medium Red Intense, has RGB values of R:255.0, G:0.0, B:0.0 and CMYK values of C:0.0, M:100.0, Y:100.0, K:0.0.
#FF0000 Color Conversion & Analysis
In the RGB color space, hex #FF0000 is composed of 100.0% red, 0.0% green, and 0.0% blue. In the CMYK model, it is defined as 0.0% cyan, 100.0% magenta, 100.0% yellow, and 0.0% black. This color has a hue angle of 0.00°, a saturation of 100.00%, and a lightness of 50.00%. It is classified as a web-safe color and is commonly used in interface design and digital media.
Verified Information
All color values calculated using industry-standard algorithms and verified against multiple color space standards. Last accuracy check: August 08, 2025.
| Hex triplet | FF0000 | #FF0000 |
|---|---|---|
| RGB Decimal | 255.0, 0.0, 0.0 | rgb(255.0,0.0,0.0) |
| RGB Percent | 100.0, 0.0, 0.0 | rgb(100.0%,0.0%,0.0%) |
| CMYK | 0.0, 100.0, 100.0, 0.0 | |
| HSL | 0.00°, 100.00, 50.00 | hsl(0.00,100.00%,50.00%) |
| HSV (or HSB) | 0.0°, 100.0, 100.0 | |
| Web Safe | #ff0000 | #ff0000 |
| CIE-LAB | 53.233, 80.109, 67.220 |
|---|---|
| XYZ | 41.24000, 21.26000, 1.93000 |
| CIE-LCH | 53.233, 104.575, 0.00 |
| Pantone Equivalent | Custom |
| RAL Equivalent | Custom |
| Delta E | 104.63 - Distance in LAB space from neutral point (50, 0, 0) |
| Color Distance | 0.0 - Distance from nearest web-safe color in RGB |
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Alternatives to #FF0000
Below, you can see some colors close to #FF0000. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.
R:255 G:0 B:1
H:359.76 S:100.00 L:50.00
Similarity: 1.0 #FE0000
R:254 G:0 B:0
H:0.00 S:100.00 L:49.80
Similarity: 1.0 #FF0100
R:255 G:1 B:0
H:0.24 S:100.00 L:50.00
Similarity: 1.0 #FE0001
R:254 G:0 B:1
H:359.76 S:100.00 L:49.80
Similarity: 1.4142135623730951 #FF0101
R:255 G:1 B:1
H:0.00 S:100.00 L:50.20
Similarity: 1.4142135623730951 #FE0100
R:254 G:1 B:0
H:0.24 S:100.00 L:49.80
Similarity: 1.4142135623730951 #FE0101
R:254 G:1 B:1
H:0.00 S:99.22 L:50.00
Similarity: 1.7320508075688772 #FF0200
R:255 G:2 B:0
H:0.47 S:100.00 L:50.00
Similarity: 2.0 #FF0002
R:255 G:0 B:2
H:359.53 S:100.00 L:50.00
Similarity: 2.0 #FD0000
R:253 G:0 B:0
H:0.00 S:100.00 L:49.61
Similarity: 2.0
Color Harmonies for #FF0000
Color harmonies are about choosing colors that naturally work well together. They help you create a balanced and visually appealing look by following simple color relationships, like picking shades that sit next to each other or directly across on the color wheel. Whether you're designing something creative or just picking colors for a project, using color harmonies makes it easier to create a style that feels smooth, clear, and put-together.
Complementary
Colors opposite each other on the color wheel, creating high contrast.
Analogous
Colors that are next to each other on the color wheel, creating harmonious and pleasing designs.
Split Complementary
A base color plus two colors adjacent to its complement, offering strong visual contrast.
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering vibrant contrast while retaining harmony.
Tetradic
Two complementary color pairs, offering rich color schemes with plenty of contrast.
Monochromatic
Variations in lightness and saturation of a single color, creating a cohesive look.
About Color Harmonies:
- Color harmonies create balanced and visually appealing color combinations.
- Each harmony type follows specific color theory principles for effective color pairing.
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Shades and Tints of #FF0000 (Medium Red Intense)
Shades and tints are essential variations of any color. A shade of #FF0000 is created by gradually adding black, resulting in darker versions of the original hue. In contrast, a tint is made by mixing the base color with white, producing lighter tones.
Shade Color Variation
Darker versions created by adding black to the base color
Tint Color Variation
Lighter versions created by adding white to the base color
Color Variation Details:
- The darkest shade of #FF0000 is #DB0000 (with maximum black added).
- The lightest tint is #FFF5F5 (with maximum white added).
- These variations are calculated by adjusting the RGB values of the base color while preserving the hue.
Tones of #FF0000 (Medium Red Intense)
Tones are created by blending a pure hue with gray, which reduces saturation while preserving the base color's hue. This process gives more muted, balanced variations—ideal for subtle or professional designs.
Tone Color Variation
Muted variations created by adding gray to the base color
Tone Details:
- The most saturated tone is the original color: #FF0000.
- The least saturated tone is #827D7D (with maximum gray added).
- These variations are calculated by adjusting the saturation of the base color while preserving the hue and lightness.
#FF0000 Preview
<span style="color:#FF0000;">Text here</span><p style="background-color:#FF0000; color: #FFFFFF;">Content here</p><div style="border:2px solid #FF0000;">Content here</div>.text { color: #FF0000; }.background { background-color: #FF0000; }.border { border: 2px solid #FF0000; }Color Schemes with #FF0000
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Sources and References
- WCAG 2.1 Accessibility Guidelines - W3C
- CIE Color Space Standards - International Commission on Illumination
- Pantone Color Matching System - Pantone LLC
- Color Blindness Statistics - Colour Blind Awareness
- Color Theory Fundamentals - CSSCreme Research Team
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Published: August 08, 2025 | Last Updated: August 08, 2025 | Next Review: Not specified