Apple Cherry color: hex code #F81404
Apple Cherry has the hex code #F81404. It is a vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 97.3% red, 7.8% green and 1.6% blue (248, 20, 4).
Its hue angle is 4°, with 97% saturation and 49% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 92% magenta, 98% yellow and 3% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.09:1).
Apple Cherry (#F81404) color codes
| HEX | #F81404 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(248, 20, 4) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(97.3%, 7.8%, 1.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(4, 97%, 49%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(4, 98%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 92%, 98%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(52.37, 76.82, 64.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(52.37, 100.62, 40.23) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(38.989, 20.472, 2.014) | |
| Decimal | 16258052 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Apple Cherry, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #F81404 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.09:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #F81404 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.09:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #F81404 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6c5e00Protanopia
no red cones#a08d00Deuteranopia
no green cones#ff0019Tritanopia
no blue cones#7d7d7dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f81404; }
.text { color: #f81404; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f81404; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(248 20 4 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f81404, #f88e04); }Similar colors
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See #F81404 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F81404?
- #F81404 is a vivid red known as Apple Cherry. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Apple Cherry?
- The RGB value is 248, 20, 4: 248 red, 20 green and 4 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Apple Cherry?
- The complementary color is #04E8F8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F81404?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.09:1 and white text 4.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.