Color swatch image showing #D73B34 with RGB(215,59,52) values

#D73B34 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D73B34 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D73B34 Color Information

#D73B34 RGB value is (215, 59, 52). The hex color red value is 215, green is 59, and blue is 52. Its HSL format shows a hue of 3°, saturation of 67 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 76 percent, 16 percent.

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#D73B34 Color Meaning

Color #D73B34 signals urgent clarity, functional warning, and chromatic honesty. Color #D73B34 is a standardized red engineered for cross-media consistency—bright enough to alert, controlled enough to avoid hysteria. Unlike fire-engine red, #D73B34 carries a subtle orange undertone that softens its edge without reducing impact. In user interface design, color #D73B34 is the go-to for error states, deletion warnings, and critical alerts because #D73B34 triggers rapid recognition without inducing panic. Cognitive load studies confirm #D73B34 improves response time in high-stakes digital environments. Functionally, color #D73B34 balances visibility and professionalism. #D73B34 meets accessibility contrast requirements against white and light greys, making #D73B34 viable for both icons and short text. Print reproduction is highly stable, especially in safety manuals, pharmaceutical labeling, and industrial signage. Consumer testing shows users perceive color #D73B34 as more “helpful” than brighter reds—likely because #D73B34 feels designed, not aggressive. #D73B34 warns without shaming. Symbolically, color #D73B34 represents care through correction. #D73B34 is not the red of anger but of course correction. In public design, #D73B34 appears in transit alerts, software updates, and health notifications as a symbol of systems that protect. Spiritually, #D73B34 aligns with the root chakra’s corrective mode: stability restored through action. Designers choose color #D73B34 when safety must feel supportive, not scary. Its urgency is responsible.

Color Conversion

Convert #D73B34 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
#D73B34
RGB
rgb(215, 59, 52)
HSL
hsl(3°, 67%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 76%, 16%)
HSV
hsv(3°, 76%, 84%)
XYZ
30.2081 17.8229 5.0968
Yxy
17.8229 0.5686 0.3355
Hunter Lab
42.2172 5.2076 1.7806
CIE-Lab
49.2806 59.8358 40.4736

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red215 / 255 (84%)
84%
Green59 / 255 (23%)
23%
Blue52 / 255 (20%)
20%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Yellow76 / 100 (76%)
76%
Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)
16%

Color Variations

#D73B34 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

#D73B34 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 #D73B34 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
#D73B34

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D73B34 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

#D73B34

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D73B34;

Text Color

color: #D73B34;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D73B34;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D73B3440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D73B34;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D73B34 0%, #821f1a 100%);

#D73B34 Color FAQs

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