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Orange Red

Hex Code #FB2F18

Color Analysis Summary

Color #FB2F18, historically referred to as Orange Red, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 98% red, 18% green, and 9% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 251, Green: 47, and Blue: 24. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #FB2F18. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 6°, a saturation of 97%, and a lightness index of 54%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 98%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #FB2F18 into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)251, 47, 24
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)6°, 97%, 54%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)6°, 90%, 98%
CSS Valuergb(251, 47, 24)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background3.8:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background5.52:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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