Red Orange is a
warm medium color with the hex code #F4252C.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
244, 37, 44 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 85%, 82%, 4% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Red Orange
#F4252C
Red Orange color values
- HEX
- #F4252C
- RGB
- 244, 37, 44
- HSL
- 358°, 90%, 55%
- CMYK
- 0, 85, 82, 4
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Red Orange sits at 358° on the color wheel with 90% saturation and 55% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 90%, 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, Red Orange is rendered as rgb(244, 37, 44), where the red channel dominates at 244, 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, Red Orange translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 85M 82Y 4K. With almost no black ink (4%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 85% magenta, 82% 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 Red Orange
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #F4252C;
--brand-primary-rgb: 244, 37, 44;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#F4252C',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 85%
Y: 82%
K: 4%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(244, 37, 44)
rgba(244, 37, 44, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #F4252C?
#F4252C is Red Orange, a warm medium color with RGB values of 244, 37, 44. It has a hue of 358°, 90%
saturation, and 55% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #F4252C?
The RGB color code for #F4252C is rgb(244, 37, 44). This means it contains 244 red,
37 green, and 44 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Red Orange a warm or cool color?
Red Orange (#F4252C) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F4252C in CSS?
You can use #F4252C in CSS with:
background-color: #F4252C; or color: #F4252C; or as an RGB value: rgb(244, 37, 44). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 85%, 82%, 4%.