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#FA0000 Color — #FA0000

Complete color reference for #FA0000: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#FA0000
RGBrgb(250, 0, 0)
HSLhsl(0, 100%, 49%)
HSVhsv(0, 100%, 98%)
CMYKC:0% M:100% Y:100% K:2%
CSS Color#FA0000
Decimal16384000
Luminance0.2032

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#FA0000 on White
Ratio: 4.15:1 — AA Large
#FA0000 on Black
Ratio: 5.06:1 — AA
White on #FA0000
Ratio: 4.15:1 — AA Large
Black on #FA0000
Ratio: 5.06:1 — AA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FFF2F2
100#FED9D9
200#FEB3B3
300#FD8C8C
400#FC5959
500#FA0000
600#C80000
700#960000
800#640000
900#3F0000

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #FA0000?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(250, 0, 0). The red channel is 250, green is 0, and blue is 0 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #FA0000?

The HSL value is hsl(0, 100%, 49%). Hue is 0°, saturation is 100%, and lightness is 49%.

Does #FA0000 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #FA0000 achieves a 4.15:1 contrast ratio (AA Large). On a black background it achieves 5.06:1 (AA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #FA0000?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #FA0000 is #00FAFA.