Radical Red
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#FF496C
Crayola color
Radical Red (#FF496C) is a vivid Crayola warm red with slight pink-magenta push — bright, energetic, and youthful. This bold red sits between standard fire-engine red and hot pink, combining urgency with vibrancy. It's used in action-oriented graphic design, bold youth-fashion branding, and Valentine's Day promotional materials for its high-impact, non-traditional red quality.
Color Values
#FF496C
255, 73, 108
348.5, 100.0%, 64.3%
348.5, 71.4%, 100.0%
0.0%, 71.4%, 57.6%, 0.0%
0.6746 0.2169 14.4
Properties
Color Psychology
Vivid pinks project confidence, playfulness, and bold self-expression. They challenge traditional associations, carrying both the warmth of red and the creativity of violet. Hot pink in particular signals rebellion against conventions and unapologetic individuality.
Design Usage
Medium pink is effective for fashion brands, social media platforms, and marketing campaigns targeting Gen Z audiences. It makes impactful gradient elements when blended with purple or orange. Use it for accent buttons and promotional banners where energy and excitement should override corporate formality.
Color Harmonies
Color Blindness Simulation
CSS Usage
background-color: #FF496C;
color: #FF496C;
border-color: #FF496C;
Rose 500
#F43F5E
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
3.27:1
Text on black
6.42:1
Compare With
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FF496C?
RGB(255, 73, 108) · HSL(348.5, 100.0%, 64.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 71.4%, 57.6%, 0.0%)
Does #FF496C meet WCAG contrast on white?
3.27:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #FF496C?
Use 000000 text on a #FF496C background; contrast on black is 6.42:1.