Faux-Ferrari red (#f42800) color information

#f42800 is the hex color code that is close to the color named "Ferrari red" because of their close resemblance. The color is categorized as "generic red". When people spot this color, Ferrari red (#f42800), in advertisements, they may think of some of these attributes: an increased appetite, their physical self and being, a sense of urgency, transportation and cars, and passion. Consider using a different color if you're in the market for travel.

#f42800 Breakdown

#f42800 is made up of (244, 40, 0) in RGB colorspace and (0.00, 83.61, 100.00, 4.31) in CMYK colorspace. Its decimal value is 16001024 and the closest web-safe color code to it is #ff3300. White should be used ontop of #f42800 to ensure the best legibility.

Here's a color conversion chart. It contains technical information about the hex color #f42800. If you're a programmer, view the code snippets section for prepared language syntax.

hex #f42800 luma #96.44
Websafe hex #ff3300 Black/white pairing White
rgb rgb(244, 40, 0) Adobe RGB (210.00, 49.00, 8.00)
rgb percent (%) rgb(96%, 16%, 0%) Closest named color Ferrari red
rgba rgba(244.0, 40.0, 0.0, 1.0) Hunter-Lab (45.83, 71.39, 28.03)
cmyk cmyk(0.00, 83.61, 100.00, 4.31) CIE-L*ab (52.95, 71.15, 66.11)
hsv hsv(10.00, 100.00, 48.00) CIE-L*Ch(ab) (52.95, 97.12, 42.90)
hsb hsb(10.00, 100.00, 96.00) CIE-L*uv (52.95, 155.26, 40.01)
RGB COMPOSITION
CMYK Composition

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Compliments of #Faux-Ferrari red (#f42800)

There are two colors that make up the Complimentary color scheme. Opposites of one another in the color spectrum, one color is referred to as the "base" #f42800 while the second is the "compliment" #00ccf4.

The Split Complimentary color scheme offers most of the contrast of the Complimentary Color scheme but without being as intense.

Split Compliments of #Faux-Ferrari red (#f42800)

There are three colors that make up the Split Complimentary color scheme. The base color #f42800 is paired with the two colors on either side of the compliment color #00ccf4.

The Split Complimentary color scheme offers most of the contrast of the Complimentary Color scheme but without being as intense.

Triadic Colors of Faux-Ferrari red (#f42800)

There are three colors that make up the Triadic color scheme. A color wheel would show all three of these spaced evenly (120°) apart.

This color scheme tends to produce colors that are quite vibrant, regardless of saturation.

Tetradic Colors of Faux-Ferrari red (#f42800)

Fours colors make up the Tetradic color scheme. All four colors are spaced evenly (90°) apart when visualized on a color wheel.

Find balance between the warm and cold colors if you desire to use the Tetradic color scheme in your design.

Analagous Colors of Faux-Ferrari red (#f42800)

The Analagous color scheme is made up of three colors. The three colors sit next to one another on the color wheel. The palette is made in similar fashion to how the Split Complimentary palette is made. However, the two secondary colors are adjacent to the base, not the compliment.

Analagous colors often appear in nature. If you're designing with the outdoors in mind, keep this color harmony at your disposal.

Faux-Ferrari red (#f42800)'s Lighter shades

Lighter shades of #f42800 can be created by blending the color with different amounts of white.

Darker shades of #f42800

When you combine pure black with this color, #f42800, darker shades are produced.

Faux-Ferrari red (#f42800)'s Tones

Tones are produced by blending #f42800 with gray

#f42800 in gradients

A color gradient may also be known as color progression or a color ramp. A gradient is the gradual transition of one color into another. This section showcases gradients featuring #f42800 as the base color. The secondary colors come from the section above.

#f42800 → #00ccf4
#f42800 → #f7684c
#f42800 → #ffffff
#f42800 → #f4a300
#f42800 → #921800
#f42800 → #f40051

How #f42800 looks in different atmospheres

Seeing #f42800 on a computer or phone screen is much different than how it may appear in the real world. Shown here are 20 different environment types and how #f42800 could potentially look inside each of them, given perfect conditions.

#f42800 popular variants and Interior/Exterior House Paints

Colors that have names have reached a point of status where they're more than just a hex code: they're real-world associated.

#f42800might be precisely the color you're looking for. But, the colors below are a close match. What's better is that they're named colors, meaning chances are there's more information about them. If you feel like taking a slight deviation in hue, click a color below to learn about why it's so unique.

Named colors and Paints furthest from Faux-Ferrari red (#f42800)

Looking for something completely different? Try a well-documented complimentary color. The named colors below have been calculated to be the furthest colors from#f42800. Click on the colors to explore their unique information.

#f42800 in programming

Here you can easily copy-and-paste formatted color code for use with your favorite programming/markup languages like HTML/CSS, Java, Objective-C, and GameMaker Language.

Language Syntax
HTML, CSS #f42800
Java new Color(244, 40, 0);
.NET Color.FromArgb(255, 244, 40, 0);
Objective-C [UIColor colorWithRed:244 green:40 blue:0 alpha:1.00000];
OpenGL glColor3f(244f, 40f, 0f);
Swift UIColor(red:244, green:40, blue:0, alpha:1.00000)
GameMaker Language (GML) $0028f4
Python Color('#f42800')

Base Conversions of hex color #f42800

This useful chart contains technical information about the hexadecimal color #f42800. For example, the direct decimal conversion is 16001024 while the individual RGB conversions are: 244, 40, 0.

Red Green Blue
Binary 11110100 00101000 00000000
Hex f4 28 00
Octal 364 50 0
Decimal 244 40 0

#f42800 Icons

If you're considering using #f42800 in a logo or design, you can quickly reference below to see how various symbols, icons, and emblems look.

Color Faux-Ferrari red (#f42800) on different backgrounds

We learned earlier that White-colored text should be used on a #f42800 colored background for best readability. But, you can be the judge of that by looking at the examples below. Accessibility is an important aspect of (web) design that is many a developer's afterthought.

To learn more about accessible colors, read Google's article covering best practices and principals.

This text is hex color #f42800 on a solid black (#000000) background.
This text is hex color #f42800 on a solid white (#ffffff) background.
This text is solid black (#000000) on a solid hex color #f42800 background.
This text is solid white (#ffffff) on a solid hex color #f42800 background.
This text is hex color #f42800 on a striped black (#000000) and white (#ffffff) background.
This text is hex color #f42800 on a striped gray (#808080) and white (#ffffff) background.
This text is solid black (#000000) on a striped hex color #f42800 and white (#ffffff) background.
This text is solid white (#ffffff) on a striped hex color #f42800 and white (#ffffff) background.