Color swatch image showing #DC1447 with RGB(220,20,71) values
Color swatch image showing #DC1447 with RGB(220,20,71) values

#DC1447 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DC1447 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DC1447 Color Information

#DC1447 RGB value is (220, 20, 71). The hex color red value is 220, green is 20, and blue is 71. Its HSL format shows a hue of 345°, saturation of 83 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 91 percent, 68 percent, 14 percent.

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#DC1447 Color Meaning

Color #DC1447 embodies unwavering intensity, institutional gravitas, and chromatic authority. Color #DC1447 is a deep, slightly blue-based red historically tied to academia, royalty, and sacrifice—dense, luminous, and impossible to ignore. Unlike scarlet, #DC1447 carries dignity; unlike burgundy, #DC1447 refuses to fade into decorum. In university and ceremonial contexts, #DC1447 hue signals tradition with power: think Harvard banners, military honors, and historic seals. Psychological research confirms that such saturated reds increase perceived authority and memorability in institutional branding. In design systems, color #DC1447 functions as a high-authority primary. #DC1447 meets WCAG AA contrast standards against white for both headlines and body text, making #DC1447 viable for long-form digital reading. Print reproduction is exceptionally stable, especially in letterpress and foil applications where its depth enhances prestige. Consumer studies show alumni and donors respond more emotionally to authentic color #DC1447 than to generic reds in fundraising campaigns. Symbolically, color #DC1447 represents devotion as discipline. #DC1447 is not the red of passion alone but of purpose—ink on charters, blood in veins, dye in banners. In spiritual practice, #DC1447 aligns with the root chakra’s committed mode: “I stand for something.” Designers choose color #DC1447 when legacy must feel alive, not archived. Its power lies in its precision—a declaration painted in permanence.

Color Conversion

Convert #DC1447 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
#DC1447
RGB
rgb(220, 20, 71)
HSL
hsl(345°, 83%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 91%, 68%, 14%)
HSV
hsv(345°, 91%, 86%)
XYZ
30.9027 16.1709 7.4538
Yxy
16.1709 0.5667 0.2966
Hunter Lab
40.2131 5.8071 1.2035
CIE-Lab
47.1979 71.4085 27.1464

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red220 / 255 (86%)
86%
Green20 / 255 (8%)
Blue71 / 255 (28%)
28%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta91 / 100 (91%)
91%
Yellow68 / 100 (68%)
68%
Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)
14%

Color Variations

#DC1447 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

#DC1447 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 #DC1447 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DC1447 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

#DC1447

protanopia

#85843b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DC1447;

Text Color

color: #DC1447;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DC1447;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DC144740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DC1447;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DC1447 0%, #820c2a 100%);

#DC1447 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DC1447 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.