Shocking Crimson color: hex code #FF0D04
Shocking Crimson has the hex code #FF0D04. It is a vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 100% red, 5.1% green and 1.6% blue (255, 13, 4).
Its hue angle is 2°, with 100% saturation and 51% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 95% magenta, 98% yellow and 0% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.31:1).
Shocking Crimson (#FF0D04) color codes
| HEX | #FF0D04 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 13, 4) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(100%, 5.1%, 1.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(2, 100%, 51%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(2, 98%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 95%, 98%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(53.56, 79.22, 66.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(53.56, 103.32, 39.94) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(41.411, 21.564, 2.097) | |
| Decimal | 16715012 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Shocking Crimson, 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 #FF0D04 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.31:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #FF0D04 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.31:1 | 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 #FF0D04 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6e6000Protanopia
no red cones#a49100Deuteranopia
no green cones#ff0016Tritanopia
no blue cones#808080Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ff0d04; }
.text { color: #ff0d04; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ff0d04; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(255 13 4 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ff0d04, #ff8b04); }Similar colors
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See #FF0D04 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FF0D04?
- #FF0D04 is a vivid red known as Shocking Crimson. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Shocking Crimson?
- The RGB value is 255, 13, 4: 255 red, 13 green and 4 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Shocking Crimson?
- The complementary color is #04F6FF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FF0D04?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.31:1 and white text 3.95:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.