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#D90038 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D90038 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D90038 Color Information

#D90038 RGB value is (217, 0, 56). The hex color red value is 217, green is 0, and blue is 56. Its HSL format shows a hue of 345°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of43 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 74 percent, 15percent.

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#D90038 Color Meaning

Color #D90038 signifies passion, intensity, and assertive elegance. #D90038 strong red with subtle magenta undertones creates a visually compelling presence that commands attention. Psychologically, color #D90038 heightens focus, motivation, and emotional engagement. #D90038 encourages action, confidence, and decisive expression in high-impact scenarios. Culturally, color #D90038 is associated with traditional art, ceremonial attire, and luxury branding. Spiritually, #D90038 embodies courage, vitality, and the disciplined use of passionate energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #D90038 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
#D90038
RGB
rgb(217, 0, 56)
HSL
hsl(345°, 100%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 74%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(345°, 100%, 85%)
XYZ
29.3291 15.0372 5.0980
Yxy
15.0372 0.5929 0.3040
Hunter Lab
38.7778 5.4210 1.2887
CIE-Lab
45.6852 71.9912 34.2688

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)
85%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue56 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#D90038 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

#D90038 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 #D90038 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+)

5.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D90038 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

#D90038

protanopia

#7b792a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D90038;

Text Color

color: #D90038;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D90038;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9003840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D90038;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D90038 0%, #830021 100%);

#D90038 Color FAQs

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