#DC1427 Color Meaning and Information

#DC1427 Color Information

#DC1427 RGB value is (220, 20, 39). The hex color red value is 220, green is 20, and blue is 39. Its HSL format shows a hue of 354°, saturation of 83 percent, and lightness of47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 91 percent, 82 percent, 14percent.

#DC1427

rgb(220, 20, 39)

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#DC1427 Color Meaning

Color #DC1427 signifies intensity, power, and dynamic transformation. Its bold red evokes molten rock and passionate energy. Psychologically, color #DC1427 stimulates courage, assertiveness, and decisive action, making #DC1427 ideal for drawing attention or inspiring strong emotional responses. In artistic and design contexts, color #DC1427 is used to signal urgency, strength, or impactful statements. Symbolically, #DC1427 embodies transformation, drive, and unrestrained vitality, often associated with life force and raw energy. Spiritually, color #DC1427 represents fiery determination, courage, and creative transformation. Across cultures, #DC1427 deep red conveys power, celebration, and intensity, making #DC1427 a commanding visual presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #DC1427 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

#DC1427

RGB

rgb(220, 20, 39)

HSL

hsl(354°, 83%, 47%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 91%, 82%, 14%)

HSV

hsv(354°, 91%, 86%)

XYZ

30.1316 15.8624 3.3931

Yxy

15.8624 0.6101 0.3212

Hunter Lab

39.8276 5.5745 1.6292

CIE-Lab

46.7935 70.2678 45.3272

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red220 / 255 (86%)

86%

Green20 / 255 (8%)

Blue39 / 255 (15%)

15%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta91 / 100 (91%)

91%

Yellow82 / 100 (82%)

82%

Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)

14%

Color Variations

#DC1427 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

#DC1427 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 #DC1427 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:#DC1427

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.03:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.03:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.03:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DC1427 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

#DC1427

protanopia

#858422

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DC1427;

Text Color

color: #DC1427;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DC1427;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DC142740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DC1427;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DC1427 0%, #820c18 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #DC1427 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.