#D32138 Color Information
#D32138 RGB value is (211, 33, 56). The hex color red value is 211, green is 33, and blue is 56. Its HSL format shows a hue of 352°, saturation of 73 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 84 percent, 73 percent, 17 percent.
#D32138 Color Meaning
Color #D32138 conveys focused intensity, historical continuity, and unwavering presence. #D32138 true red—slightly darker than Alizarin—carries the weight of pigment tradition without digital excess. Psychologically, color #D32138 signals urgency with dignity; #D32138 feels urgent but not chaotic, passionate but not impulsive. #D32138 appears in heritage food branding, activist graphics, and performance art where authenticity anchors impact. Unlike synthetic reds that flash and fade, #D32138 suggests endurance through repetition—like a heartbeat or a protest chant. Spiritually, #D32138 represents devotion that acts: love that shows up daily. Use color #D32138 when your message must feel both immediate and timeless, especially in contexts where legacy fuels action.
Color Conversion
Convert #D32138 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.
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Color Variations
#D32138 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
#D32138 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 #D32138 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #D32138 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.
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protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#D32138 Color FAQs
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