#DC1429 Color Information
#DC1429 RGB value is (220, 20, 41). The hex color red value is 220, green is 20, and blue is 41. 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, 81 percent, 14percent.
#DC1429 Color Meaning
Color #DC1429 signals urgency, vitality, and bold expression. #DC1429 vivid red (#DC1429) carries a sharp visual punch, often associated with speed, excitement, and assertive presence. #DC1429 demands attention and drives action. Psychologically, color #DC1429 increases heart rate and stimulates motivation. #DC1429 encourages decisive behavior and heightened awareness. Culturally, #DC1429 dominates in automotive design, warning systems, and promotional visuals where impact matters. Symbolically, #DC1429 represents raw energy, competitive drive, and fearless self assertion.
Color Conversion
Convert #DC1429 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.
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Color Variations
#DC1429 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
#DC1429 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 #DC1429 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #DC1429 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
protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
CSS Examples
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#DC1429 Color FAQs
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