Chinese New Year color: hex code #FF3366
Chinese New Year has the hex code #FF3366. It is a vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 100% red, 20% green and 40% blue (255, 51, 102).
Its hue angle is 345°, with 100% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 80% magenta, 60% yellow and 0% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.92:1).
Chinese New Year (#FF3366) color codes
| HEX | #FF3366 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 51, 102) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(100%, 20%, 40%) | |
| HSL | hsl(345, 100%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(345, 80%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 80%, 60%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(56.68, 75.93, 22.12) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(56.68, 79.09, 16.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(44.827, 24.594, 14.955) | |
| Decimal | 16724838 | |
| Short hex | #F36 |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Chinese New Year, 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 #FF3366 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.92:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #FF3366 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.92:1 | 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 #FF3366 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6f6d67Protanopia
no red cones#a39761Deuteranopia
no green cones#ff004aTritanopia
no blue cones#888888Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ff3366; }
.text { color: #ff3366; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ff3366; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(255 51 102 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ff3366, #ff6633); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Cerise.
See #FF3366 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FF3366?
- #FF3366 is a vivid red known as Chinese New Year. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Chinese New Year?
- The RGB value is 255, 51, 102: 255 red, 51 green and 102 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Chinese New Year?
- The complementary color is #33FFCC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FF3366?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.92:1 and white text 3.55:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.