Color swatch image showing #D32134 with RGB(211,33,52) values

#D32134 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D32134 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D32134 Color Information

#D32134 RGB value is (211, 33, 52). The hex color red value is 211, green is 33, and blue is 52. Its HSL format shows a hue of 354°, saturation of 73 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 84 percent, 75 percent, 17 percent.

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#D32134 Color Meaning

Color #D32134 conveys focused intensity, historical continuity, and unwavering presence. #D32134 true red—slightly darker than Alizarin—carries the weight of pigment tradition without digital excess. Psychologically, color #D32134 signals urgency with dignity; #D32134 feels urgent but not chaotic, passionate but not impulsive. #D32134 appears in heritage food branding, activist graphics, and performance art where authenticity anchors impact. Unlike synthetic reds that flash and fade, #D32134 suggests endurance through repetition—like a heartbeat or a protest chant. Spiritually, #D32134 represents devotion that acts: love that shows up daily. Use color #D32134 when your message must feel both immediate and timeless, especially in contexts where legacy fuels action.

Color Conversion

Convert #D32134 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
#D32134
RGB
rgb(211, 33, 52)
HSL
hsl(354°, 73%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 84%, 75%, 17%)
HSV
hsv(354°, 84%, 83%)
XYZ
28.0277 15.1845 4.7025
Yxy
15.1845 0.5849 0.3169
Hunter Lab
38.9673 4.9253 1.3589
CIE-Lab
45.8859 66.0526 36.5296

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red211 / 255 (83%)
83%
Green33 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue52 / 255 (20%)
20%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta84 / 100 (84%)
84%
Yellow75 / 100 (75%)
75%
Key (Black)17 / 100 (17%)
17%

Color Variations

#D32134 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

#D32134 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 #D32134 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.20:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.20:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.20:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D32134 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D32134;

Text Color

color: #D32134;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D32134;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D3213440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D32134;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D32134 0%, #7e141e 100%);

#D32134 Color FAQs

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