Color swatch image showing #D53036 with RGB(213,48,54) values

#D53036 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D53036 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D53036 Color Information

#D53036 RGB value is (213, 48, 54). The hex color red value is 213, green is 48, and blue is 54. 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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#D53036 Color Meaning

Color #D53036 is a vivid, medium-dark red shade, a strong tone in the red spectrum. Color #D53036 psychologically stimulates energy, courage, and vitality, supporting assertiveness and emotional strength. Culturally, color #D53036 is applied in art, branding, and interiors to convey passion, prominence, and dynamic energy. Spiritually, #D53036 resonates with the root and heart chakras, enhancing grounding, courage, and emotional power. Feng Shui considers #D53036 ideal for activating energy, motivation, and protective vibes in active spaces, offices, or entryways.

Color Conversion

Convert #D53036 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
#D53036
RGB
rgb(213, 48, 54)
HSL
hsl(358°, 66%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 77%, 75%, 16%)
HSV
hsv(358°, 77%, 84%)
XYZ
29.1634 16.5264 5.1429
Yxy
16.5264 0.5737 0.3251
Hunter Lab
40.6527 5.0855 1.5400
CIE-Lab
47.6576 62.8516 37.4590

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red213 / 255 (84%)
84%
Green48 / 255 (19%)
19%
Blue54 / 255 (21%)
21%

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

#D53036 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

#D53036 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 #D53036 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.

#FFFFFF
#D53036

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 #D53036 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

#D53036

protanopia

#8e8c35

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D53036;

Text Color

color: #D53036;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D53036;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D5303640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D53036;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D53036 0%, #7f1a1d 100%);

#D53036 Color FAQs

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