#DC142C Color Meaning and Information

#DC142C Color Information

#DC142C RGB value is (220, 20, 44). The hex color red value is 220, green is 20, and blue is 44. Its HSL format shows a hue of 353°, saturation of 83 percent, and lightness of47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 91 percent, 80 percent, 14percent.

#DC142C

rgb(220, 20, 44)

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#DC142C Color Meaning

Color #DC142C signals urgency, vitality, and bold expression. #DC142C vivid red (#DC142C) carries a sharp visual punch, often associated with speed, excitement, and assertive presence. #DC142C demands attention and drives action. Psychologically, color #DC142C increases heart rate and stimulates motivation. #DC142C encourages decisive behavior and heightened awareness. Culturally, #DC142C dominates in automotive design, warning systems, and promotional visuals where impact matters. Symbolically, #DC142C represents raw energy, competitive drive, and fearless self assertion.

Color Conversion

Convert #DC142C 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

#DC142C

RGB

rgb(220, 20, 44)

HSL

hsl(353°, 83%, 47%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 91%, 80%, 14%)

HSV

hsv(353°, 91%, 86%)

XYZ

30.2200 15.8978 3.8587

Yxy

15.8978 0.6047 0.3181

Hunter Lab

39.8720 5.6010 1.5809

CIE-Lab

46.8401 70.3999 42.6514

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red220 / 255 (86%)

86%

Green20 / 255 (8%)

Blue44 / 255 (17%)

17%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta91 / 100 (91%)

91%

Yellow80 / 100 (80%)

80%

Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)

14%

Color Variations

#DC142C 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

#DC142C 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 #DC142C 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:#DC142C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.02:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DC142C 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

#DC142C

protanopia

#858426

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DC142C;

Text Color

color: #DC142C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DC142C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DC142C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DC142C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DC142C 0%, #820c1a 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #DC142C in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.