#D70015 Color Meaning and Information

#D70015 Color Information

#D70015 RGB value is (215, 0, 21). The hex color red value is 215, green is 0, and blue is 21. Its HSL format shows a hue of 354°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of42 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 90 percent, 16percent.

#D70015

rgb(215, 0, 21)

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#D70015 Color Meaning

color #D70015 signifies authority, discipline, and earned prestige. #D70015 deep red carries weight and intention, never appearing casual. Because of #D70015, Color #D70015 feels commanding and formal. Psychologically, Color #D70015 increases focus and seriousness. #D70015 sharpens ambition while discouraging frivolity. Institutions use Color #D70015 to communicate legacy, rigor, and accountability. Symbolically, Color #D70015 connects to scholarship, leadership, and tradition. #D70015 reflects commitment built over generations. On a spiritual level, Color #D70015 represents purpose driven passion guided by structure and ethics.

Color Conversion

Convert #D70015 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

#D70015

RGB

rgb(215, 0, 21)

HSL

hsl(354°, 100%, 42%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 100%, 90%, 16%)

HSV

hsv(354°, 100%, 84%)

XYZ

28.1597 14.5012 2.0243

Yxy

14.5012 0.6302 0.3245

Hunter Lab

38.0804 5.0899 1.5450

CIE-Lab

44.9433 70.6372 52.0919

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red215 / 255 (84%)

84%

Green0 / 255 (0%)

Blue21 / 255 (8%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta100 / 100 (100%)

100%

Yellow90 / 100 (90%)

90%

Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)

16%

Color Variations

#D70015 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

#D70015 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 #D70015 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#D70015

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.38:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.38:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.38:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D70015 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

#D70015

protanopia

#7a7810

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D70015;

Text Color

color: #D70015;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D70015;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D7001540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D70015;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D70015 0%, #80000d 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #D70015 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.