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#D53011 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D53011 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D53011 Color Information

#D53011 RGB value is (213, 48, 17). The hex color red value is 213, green is 48, and blue is 17. Its HSL format shows a hue of 9°, saturation of 85 percent, and lightness of45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 77 percent, 92 percent, 16percent.

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#D53011 Color Meaning

Color #D53011 deepens urgency into gravity. #D53011 desaturated, brick-leaning red-orange moves away from digital flash toward material substance—think terracotta, dried blood, or sun-baked clay. Color #D53011 signals consequence, not just action. #D53011’s the color of decisions that matter. Accessibility research shows that color #D53011 meets contrast standards for large text even on off-white backgrounds, making #D53011 valuable in print and low-vision digital contexts. Color #D53011 avoids the “cheap” feel of neon reds by grounding its energy in earth tones. Color #D53011 feels earned, not imposed. Modern brands use color #D53011 in ethical fashion, craft spirits, and heritage tools to signal authenticity with intensity. Paired with oat linen or deep green, color #D53011 creates palettes that feel both passionate and responsible. Color #D53011 doesn’t trend—#D53011 endures.

Color Conversion

Convert #D53011 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
#D53011
RGB
rgb(213, 48, 17)
HSL
hsl(9°, 85%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 77%, 92%, 16%)
HSV
hsv(9°, 92%, 84%)
XYZ
28.5987 16.3005 2.1693
Yxy
16.3005 0.6076 0.3463
Hunter Lab
40.3739 4.9193 1.8540
CIE-Lab
47.3663 61.9166 55.0334

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red213 / 255 (84%)
84%
Green48 / 255 (19%)
19%
Blue17 / 255 (7%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta77 / 100 (77%)
77%
Yellow92 / 100 (92%)
92%
Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)
16%

Color Variations

#D53011 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

#D53011 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 #D53011 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+)

4.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D53011 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

#D53011

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D53011;

Text Color

color: #D53011;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D53011;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D5301140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D53011;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D53011 0%, #7f1c0a 100%);

#D53011 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D53011 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.