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#FF0000

Red Color — #FF0000

Complete color reference for #FF0000: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#FF0000
RGBrgb(255, 0, 0)
HSLhsl(0, 100%, 50%)
HSVhsv(0, 100%, 100%)
CMYKC:0% M:100% Y:100% K:0%
CSS Colorred
Decimal16711680
Luminance0.2126

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#FF0000 on White
Ratio: 4:1 — AA Large
#FF0000 on Black
Ratio: 5.25:1 — AA
White on #FF0000
Ratio: 4:1 — AA Large
Black on #FF0000
Ratio: 5.25:1 — 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#FFD9D9
200#FFB3B3
300#FF8C8C
400#FF5959
500#FF0000
600#CC0000
700#990000
800#660000
900#400000

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 #FF0000?

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

What is the HSL value of #FF0000?

The HSL value is hsl(0, 100%, 50%). Hue is 0°, saturation is 100%, and lightness is 50%.

Does #FF0000 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #FF0000 achieves a 4:1 contrast ratio (AA Large). On a black background it achieves 5.25:1 (AA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #FF0000?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #FF0000 is #00FFFF.