#DC141B Color Meaning and Information

#DC141B Color Information

#DC141B RGB value is (220, 20, 27). The hex color red value is 220, green is 20, and blue is 27. Its HSL format shows a hue of 358°, saturation of 83 percent, and lightness of47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 91 percent, 88 percent, 14percent.

#DC141B

rgb(220, 20, 27)

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#DC141B Color Meaning

color #DC141B signifies intensity, power, and dynamic transformation. Its bold red evokes molten rock and passionate energy. Psychologically, Color #DC141B stimulates courage, assertiveness, and decisive action, making #DC141B ideal for drawing attention or inspiring strong emotional responses. In artistic and design contexts, Color #DC141B is used to signal urgency, strength, or impactful statements. Symbolically, #DC141B embodies transformation, drive, and unrestrained vitality, often associated with life force and raw energy. Spiritually, Color #DC141B represents fiery determination, courage, and creative transformation. Across cultures, #DC141B deep red conveys power, celebration, and intensity, making #DC141B a commanding visual presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #DC141B 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

#DC141B

RGB

rgb(220, 20, 27)

HSL

hsl(358°, 83%, 47%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 91%, 88%, 14%)

HSV

hsv(358°, 91%, 86%)

XYZ

29.9632 15.7951 2.5064

Yxy

15.7951 0.6208 0.3273

Hunter Lab

39.7430 5.5241 1.7211

CIE-Lab

46.7045 70.0151 51.2178

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red220 / 255 (86%)

86%

Green20 / 255 (8%)

Blue27 / 255 (11%)

11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta91 / 100 (91%)

91%

Yellow88 / 100 (88%)

88%

Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)

14%

Color Variations

#DC141B 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

#DC141B 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 #DC141B 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:#DC141B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.05:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.05:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.05:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DC141B 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

#DC141B

protanopia

#858419

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DC141B;

Text Color

color: #DC141B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DC141B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DC141B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DC141B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DC141B 0%, #820c10 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #DC141B in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.