Color swatch image showing #D70031 with RGB(215,0,49) values
Color swatch image showing #D70031 with RGB(215,0,49) values

#D70031 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D70031 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D70031 Color Information

#D70031 RGB value is (215, 0, 49). The hex color red value is 215, green is 0, and blue is 49. Its HSL format shows a hue of 346°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 42 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 77 percent, 16 percent.

#D70031 color swatch
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#D70031 Color Meaning

Color #D70031 embodies bold passion, vitality, and intense energy. #D70031 vivid red shade stimulates action, courage, and assertiveness. Psychologically, color #D70031 encourages determination, excitement, and confident engagement. Culturally, color #D70031 is historically linked with ceremonial importance, love, and high energy in both Western and Eastern traditions. Fengshui uses #D70031 to energize spaces, promote motivation, and activate fame or action areas. Spiritually, color #D70031 resonates with the Root and Sacral chakras, combining grounding energy with dynamic vitality. Its vivid red character makes #D70031 suitable for art, fashion, and design projects that require boldness, emotional intensity, and high visibility.

Color Conversion

Convert #D70031 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
#D70031
RGB
rgb(215, 0, 49)
HSL
hsl(346°, 100%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 77%, 16%)
HSV
hsv(346°, 100%, 84%)
XYZ
28.5787 14.6688 4.2308
Yxy
14.6688 0.6019 0.3090
Hunter Lab
38.2999 5.2117 1.3255
CIE-Lab
45.1772 71.2742 37.7369

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red215 / 255 (84%)
84%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue49 / 255 (19%)
19%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow77 / 100 (77%)
77%
Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)
16%

Color Variations

#D70031 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

#D70031 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 #D70031 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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#D70031

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D70031 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

#D70031

protanopia

#7a7825

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D70031;

Text Color

color: #D70031;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D70031;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D7003140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D70031;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D70031 0%, #80001e 100%);

#D70031 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D70031 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.