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Orange Red

Hex Code #FC371D

Color Analysis Summary

Color #FC371D, 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 99% red, 22% green, and 11% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 252, Green: 55, and Blue: 29. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #FC371D. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 7°, a saturation of 97%, and a lightness index of 55%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 99%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #FC371D 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)252, 55, 29
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)7°, 97%, 55%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)7°, 88%, 99%
CSS Valuergb(252, 55, 29)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background3.68:1
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 Background5.7:1
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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