Radical Red is a
warm medium color with the hex code #F21C55.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
242, 28, 85 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 88%, 65%, 5% for print applications.
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Radical Red
#F21C55
Radical Red color values
- HEX
- #F21C55
- RGB
- 242, 28, 85
- HSL
- 344°, 89%, 53%
- CMYK
- 0, 88, 65, 5
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Radical Red sits at 344° on the color wheel with 89% saturation and 53% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 89%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Radical Red is rendered as rgb(242, 28, 85), where the red channel dominates at 242, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.
For print, Radical Red translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 88M 65Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 88% magenta, 65% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Radical Red
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #F21C55;
--brand-primary-rgb: 242, 28, 85;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#F21C55',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 88%
Y: 65%
K: 5%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(242, 28, 85)
rgba(242, 28, 85, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #F21C55?
#F21C55 is Radical Red, a warm medium color with RGB values of 242, 28, 85. It has a hue of 344°, 89%
saturation, and 53% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #F21C55?
The RGB color code for #F21C55 is rgb(242, 28, 85). This means it contains 242 red,
28 green, and 85 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Radical Red a warm or cool color?
Radical Red (#F21C55) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F21C55 in CSS?
You can use #F21C55 in CSS with:
background-color: #F21C55; or color: #F21C55; or as an RGB value: rgb(242, 28, 85). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 88%, 65%, 5%.