Color swatch image showing #D32121 with RGB(211,33,33) values

#D32121 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D32121 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D32121 Color Information

#D32121 RGB value is (211, 33, 33). The hex color red value is 211, green is 33, and blue is 33. Its HSL format shows a hue of 0°, saturation of 73 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 84 percent, 84 percent, 17 percent.

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#D32121 Color Meaning

Color #D32121 embodies steadfast passion, warmth, and focused determination. #D32121 deep red creates a grounded intensity that commands respect without excess. Consequently, color #D32121 signals reliability and emotional strength. Psychologically, color #D32121 supports concentration, measured assertiveness, and persistence. #D32121 encourages disciplined action and thoughtful risk. Symbolically, color #D32121 represents cultural fortitude, architectural stability, and enduring energy. Spiritually, #D32121 conveys disciplined courage, inner strength, and protective warmth.

Color Conversion

Convert #D32121 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#D32121
RGB
rgb(211, 33, 33)
HSL
hsl(0°, 73%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 84%, 84%, 17%)
HSV
hsv(0°, 84%, 83%)
XYZ
27.6823 15.0464 2.8841
Yxy
15.0464 0.6069 0.3299
Hunter Lab
38.7897 4.8257 1.5434
CIE-Lab
45.6977 65.4914 46.7572

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red211 / 255 (83%)
83%
Green33 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue33 / 255 (13%)
13%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta84 / 100 (84%)
84%
Yellow84 / 100 (84%)
84%
Key (Black)17 / 100 (17%)
17%

Color Variations

#D32121 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#D32121 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #D32121 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#D32121

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D32121 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#D32121

protanopia

#868421

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D32121;

Text Color

color: #D32121;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D32121;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D3212140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D32121;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D32121 0%, #7e1414 100%);

#D32121 Color FAQs

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