Color swatch image showing #D73B41 with RGB(215,59,65) values

#D73B41 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D73B41 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D73B41 Color Information

#D73B41 RGB value is (215, 59, 65). The hex color red value is 215, green is 59, and blue is 65. Its HSL format shows a hue of 358°, saturation of 66 percent, and lightness of 54 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 70 percent, 16 percent.

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#D73B41 Color Meaning

Color #D73B41 communicates physical energy, grounded courage, and assertive motion. #D73B41 earthy red balances warmth with mineral weight, which prevents emotional volatility. Therefore, color #D73B41 feels strong and dependable rather than explosive. Psychologically, color #D73B41 increases motivation and confidence while maintaining control. #D73B41 activates the senses and supports decisive action. Because of its density, the color also conveys reliability and endurance. Culturally, color #D73B41 draws associations with stone, protection, and survival. #D73B41 often appears in artifacts tied to strength and defense. On a symbolic level, color #D73B41 represents rooted vitality, suggesting power that rises from stability rather than impulse.

Color Conversion

Convert #D73B41 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
#D73B41
RGB
rgb(215, 59, 65)
HSL
hsl(358°, 66%, 54%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 70%, 16%)
HSV
hsv(358°, 73%, 84%)
XYZ
30.5424 17.9567 6.8572
Yxy
17.9567 0.5517 0.3244
Hunter Lab
42.3753 5.3087 1.5856
CIE-Lab
49.4435 60.3880 33.2617

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red215 / 255 (84%)
84%
Green59 / 255 (23%)
23%
Blue65 / 255 (25%)
25%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Yellow70 / 100 (70%)
70%
Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)
16%

Color Variations

#D73B41 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

#D73B41 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 #D73B41 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+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D73B41 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: #D73B41;

Text Color

color: #D73B41;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D73B41;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D73B4140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D73B41;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D73B41 0%, #861c1f 100%);

#D73B41 Color FAQs

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