#DA2C51 Color Meaning and Information

#DA2C51 Color Information

#DA2C51 RGB value is (218, 44, 81). The hex color red value is 218, green is 44, and blue is 81. Its HSL format shows a hue of 347°, saturation of 70 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 80 percent, 63 percent, 15 percent.

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#DA2C51 Color Meaning

Color #DA2C51 radiates vibrant endurance, botanical intensity, and defiant beauty. Named after a flower that never wilts in myth, #DA2C51 rich magenta-red pulses with life force. Psychologically, color #DA2C51 energizes without aggression—its blue undertone adds sophistication missing in pure reds. #DA2C51 captures attention in cultural campaigns, performance wear, and feminist branding where passion meets purpose. Historically, #DA2C51 grain was sacred in Aztec rituals, symbolizing immortality; the color inherits that legacy of resilience. Unlike trendy pinks, #DA2C51 feels timeless yet urgent—ideal for causes demanding visibility without frivolity. Spiritually, #DA2C51 represents undying commitment: love that persists, ideas that outlive opposition. Use color #DA2C51 when your message must be seen, remembered, and respected—not just noticed.

Color Conversion

Convert #DA2C51 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

#DA2C51

RGB

rgb(218, 44, 81)

HSL

hsl(347°, 70%, 51%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 80%, 63%, 15%)

HSV

hsv(347°, 80%, 85%)

XYZ

31.2993 17.3009 9.4743

Yxy

17.3009 0.5390 0.2979

Hunter Lab

41.5944 5.7446 1.1480

CIE-Lab

48.6369 66.6706 22.8173

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red218 / 255 (85%)

85%

Green44 / 255 (17%)

17%

Blue81 / 255 (32%)

32%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta80 / 100 (80%)

80%

Yellow63 / 100 (63%)

63%

Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Color Variations

#DA2C51 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

#DA2C51 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 #DA2C51 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:#DA2C51

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.71:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.71:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.71:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DA2C51 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

#DA2C51

protanopia

#8f8d48

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DA2C51;

Text Color

color: #DA2C51;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DA2C51;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DA2C5140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DA2C51;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DA2C51 0%, #82172e 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #DA2C51 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.