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#D53005 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D53005 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D53005 Color Information

#D53005 RGB value is (213, 48, 5). The hex color red value is 213, green is 48, and blue is 5. Its HSL format shows a hue of 12°, saturation of 95 percent, and lightness of43 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 77 percent, 98 percent, 16percent.

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#D53005 Color Meaning

color #D53005 deepens urgency into gravity. #D53005 desaturated, brick-leaning red-orange moves away from digital flash toward material substance—think terracotta, dried blood, or sun-baked clay. Color #D53005 signals consequence, not just action. #D53005’s the color of decisions that matter. Accessibility research shows that Color #D53005 meets contrast standards for large text even on off-white backgrounds, making #D53005 valuable in print and low-vision digital contexts. Color #D53005 avoids the “cheap” feel of neon reds by grounding its energy in earth tones. Color #D53005 feels earned, not imposed. Modern brands use Color #D53005 in ethical fashion, craft spirits, and heritage tools to signal authenticity with intensity. Paired with oat linen or deep green, Color #D53005 creates palettes that feel both passionate and responsible. Color #D53005 doesn’t trend—#D53005 endures.

Color Conversion

Convert #D53005 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
#D53005
RGB
rgb(213, 48, 5)
HSL
hsl(12°, 95%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 77%, 98%, 16%)
HSV
hsv(12°, 98%, 84%)
XYZ
28.5249 16.2710 1.7808
Yxy
16.2710 0.6124 0.3493
Hunter Lab
40.3373 4.8977 1.8947
CIE-Lab
47.3280 61.7931 58.4196

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red213 / 255 (84%)
84%
Green48 / 255 (19%)
19%
Blue5 / 255 (2%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta77 / 100 (77%)
77%
Yellow98 / 100 (98%)
98%
Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)
16%

Color Variations

#D53005 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

#D53005 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 #D53005 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+)

4.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D53005 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

#D53005

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D53005;

Text Color

color: #D53005;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D53005;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D5300540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D53005;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D53005 0%, #801c03 100%);

#D53005 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D53005 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.