Flaming Hot Flamingoes color: hex code #FF005D
Flaming Hot Flamingoes has the hex code #FF005D. It is a vivid rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 100% red, 0% green and 36.5% blue (255, 0, 93).
Its hue angle is 338°, with 100% saturation and 50% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 100% magenta, 64% yellow and 0% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.41:1).
Flaming Hot Flamingoes (#FF005D) color codes
| HEX | #FF005D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 0, 93) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(100%, 0%, 36.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(338, 100%, 50%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(338, 100%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 100%, 64%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(54.09, 82.39, 24.07) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(54.09, 85.83, 16.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(43.221, 22.057, 12.336) | |
| Decimal | 16711773 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Flaming Hot Flamingoes, 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 #FF005D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.41:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #FF005D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.41:1 | 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 #FF005D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#65635eProtanopia
no red cones#9e9157Deuteranopia
no green cones#ff0037Tritanopia
no blue cones#818181Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ff005d; }
.text { color: #ff005d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ff005d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(255 0 93 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ff005d, #ff2300); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Cerise.
See #FF005D on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FF005D?
- #FF005D is a vivid rose known as Flaming Hot Flamingoes. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Flaming Hot Flamingoes?
- The RGB value is 255, 0, 93: 255 red, 0 green and 93 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Flaming Hot Flamingoes?
- The complementary color is #00FFA2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FF005D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.41:1 and white text 3.88:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.