#DC1452 Color Meaning and Information

#DC1452 Color Information

#DC1452 RGB value is (220, 20, 82). The hex color red value is 220, green is 20, and blue is 82. Its HSL format shows a hue of 341°, saturation of 83 percent, and lightness of47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 91 percent, 63 percent, 14percent.

#DC1452

rgb(220, 20, 82)

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#DC1452 Color Meaning

Color #DC1452 signifies open-source passion, digital community, and assertive collaboration. #DC1452 vibrant, slightly pinkish-red is the brand color of the Debian project, suggesting technical fervor, communal identity, and a bold, welcoming signal in digital spaces. Psychologically, color #DC1452 stimulates energetic participation, promotes a sense of belonging to a cause, and signals confident, accessible technology. #DC1452 culturally references the hacker ethos, developer communities, and the vibrant branding of open-source software. Spiritually, #DC1452 color represents passion channeled into collective creation, the heart of digital democracy, and innovation that is bold and shared, embodying a cooperative and spirited energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #DC1452 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

#DC1452

RGB

rgb(220, 20, 82)

HSL

hsl(341°, 83%, 47%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 91%, 63%, 14%)

HSV

hsv(341°, 91%, 86%)

XYZ

31.2883 16.3252 9.4846

Yxy

16.3252 0.5480 0.2859

Hunter Lab

40.4045 5.9245 0.9874

CIE-Lab

47.3982 71.9694 20.6495

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red220 / 255 (86%)

86%

Green20 / 255 (8%)

Blue82 / 255 (32%)

32%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta91 / 100 (91%)

91%

Yellow63 / 100 (63%)

63%

Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)

14%

Color Variations

#DC1452 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

#DC1452 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 #DC1452 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:#DC1452

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.92:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.92:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.92:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DC1452 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

#DC1452

protanopia

#858443

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DC1452;

Text Color

color: #DC1452;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DC1452;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DC145240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DC1452;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DC1452 0%, #820c32 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #DC1452 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.