Radical Red

#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

HEX

#FF496C

RGB

255, 73, 108

HSL

348.5, 100.0%, 64.3%

HSV

348.5, 71.4%, 100.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 71.4%, 57.6%, 0.0%

OKLCH

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;
Nearest Tailwind: Rose 500 #F43F5E

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.27:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.42:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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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.