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#D53035 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D53035 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D53035 Color Information

#D53035 RGB value is (213, 48, 53). The hex color red value is 213, green is 48, and blue is 53. Its HSL format shows a hue of 358°, saturation of 66 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 77 percent, 75 percent, 16 percent.

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#D53035 Color Meaning

Color #D53035 is a vivid, medium-dark red shade, a strong tone in the red spectrum. Color #D53035 psychologically stimulates energy, courage, and vitality, supporting assertiveness and emotional strength. Culturally, color #D53035 is applied in art, branding, and interiors to convey passion, prominence, and dynamic energy. Spiritually, #D53035 resonates with the root and heart chakras, enhancing grounding, courage, and emotional power. Feng Shui considers #D53035 ideal for activating energy, motivation, and protective vibes in active spaces, offices, or entryways.

Color Conversion

Convert #D53035 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
#D53035
RGB
rgb(213, 48, 53)
HSL
hsl(358°, 66%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 77%, 75%, 16%)
HSV
hsv(358°, 77%, 84%)
XYZ
29.1401 16.5171 5.0204
Yxy
16.5171 0.5750 0.3259
Hunter Lab
40.6412 5.0786 1.5530
CIE-Lab
47.6457 62.8134 38.0168

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red213 / 255 (84%)
84%
Green48 / 255 (19%)
19%
Blue53 / 255 (21%)
21%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta77 / 100 (77%)
77%
Yellow75 / 100 (75%)
75%
Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)
16%

Color Variations

#D53035 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

#D53035 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 #D53035 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+)

4.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D53035 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: #D53035;

Text Color

color: #D53035;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D53035;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D5303540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D53035;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D53035 0%, #7f1a1d 100%);

#D53035 Color FAQs

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