Red (Munsell)

HEX: #F2003C | Modern Palette

On White
4.34:1
FAIL
On Black
4.84:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#F2003C
RGB
242, 0, 60
HSL
345°, 100% ,94%
CMYK
0, 100, 75.21, 5.1

About Red (Munsell)

Red (Munsell) (#F2003C) is a color with RGB(242, 0, 60) and HSL(345.12°, 100%, 94.9%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #00F2B6, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #3CF200 and #003CF2. The name comes from Red (English).

  • HEX: #F2003C
  • RGB: 242, 0, 60
  • HSL: 345.12°, 100%, 94.9%
  • Mood: Playful
  • Style: Neon, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #00F2B6
  • Triadic colors: #3CF200, #003CF2
  • The name comes from Red (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #F2003C from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful
Style
Neon Warm
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #8B8B2C
Protanopia #58583F
Tritanopia #F11111
Achromatopsia #797979

Frequently Asked Questions

Red (Munsell) (#F2003C) is a color with RGB(242, 0, 60) and HSL(345.12°, 100%, 94.9%).

#F2003C pairs strongly with #00F2B6 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#F2003C is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Neon, Warm styles.

#F2003C is commonly associated with Playful.

The name Red (Munsell) is linked to Red from English, meaning A primary color, the color of blood, or a color at the end of the spectrum next to orange and opposite violet..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Red
Meaning A primary color, the color of blood, or a color at the end of the spectrum next to orange and opposite violet.
Language English
First Recorded Use Old English

History

The word 'red' comes from the Old English 'rēad', which itself derives from Proto-Germanic '*raudaz' and ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European root '*h₁rewdʰ-' meaning 'red, ruddy'. It is one of the oldest and most basic color terms across many languages. The specific 'Red (Munsell)' refers to a color within the Munsell color system, a system developed by Albert H. Munsell in the early 20th century to describe colors based on three dimensions: hue, value (lightness), and chroma (colorfulness). This particular shade is a specific point within that system, designed for precise color communication and standardization.

First Recorded Use

Before 900 AD

Cultural Associations

Red is a color with immense cultural significance globally. It is often associated with love, passion, desire, and romance, as well as anger, danger, warning, and aggression. In many Western cultures, red is linked to Christmas (with green) and Valentine's Day. In China, red symbolizes good fortune, happiness, and prosperity, and is widely used in celebrations and weddings. In India, red is associated with purity, fertility, and love, and is often worn by brides. It is also a color of revolution and communism in some political contexts. Its high visibility makes it a common color for stop signs and emergency equipment.

Similar Named Colors
Carmine #FF0040 ΔE 2.76
Electric Crimson #FF003F ΔE 2.76
Imperial Red #ED2939 ΔE 2.80
American Rose #FF033E ΔE 2.86

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #F2003C;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #F2003C;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #F2003C;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #F2003C,
        #E5FFF9
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #F2003C,
        #E5FFF9
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$red-(munsell): #F2003C;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$red-(munsell)-r: 242;
$red-(munsell)-g: 0;
$red-(munsell)-b: 60;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $red-(munsell);
    color: rgba($red-(munsell)-r, $red-(munsell)-g, $red-(munsell)-b, 0.8);
}