Red Riding Hood color: hex code #FE2713
Red Riding Hood has the hex code #FE2713. It is a vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.6% red, 15.3% green and 7.5% blue (254, 39, 19).
Its hue angle is 5°, with 99% saturation and 54% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 85% magenta, 93% yellow and 0% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.51:1).
Red Riding Hood (#FE2713) color codes
| HEX | #FE2713 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(254, 39, 19) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.6%, 15.3%, 7.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(5, 99%, 54%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(5, 93%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 85%, 93%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(54.63, 75.54, 62.91) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(54.63, 98.31, 39.79) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(41.722, 22.576, 2.777) | |
| Decimal | 16656147 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Red Riding Hood, 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 #FE2713 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.51:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.81:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #FE2713 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.81:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.51:1 | 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 #FE2713 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#736507Protanopia
no red cones#a69300Deuteranopia
no green cones#ff0027Tritanopia
no blue cones#838383Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fe2713; }
.text { color: #fe2713; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fe2713; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(254 39 19 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fe2713, #fe9c13); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Candy Apple Red.
See #FE2713 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FE2713?
- #FE2713 is a vivid red known as Red Riding Hood. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Red Riding Hood?
- The RGB value is 254, 39, 19: 254 red, 39 green and 19 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Red Riding Hood?
- The complementary color is #13EAFE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FE2713?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.51:1 and white text 3.81:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.