#DC145C Color Meaning and Information

#DC145C Color Information

#DC145C RGB value is (220, 20, 92). The hex color red value is 220, green is 20, and blue is 92. Its HSL format shows a hue of 338°, saturation of 83 percent, and lightness of47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 91 percent, 58 percent, 14percent.

#DC145C

rgb(220, 20, 92)

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#DC145C Color Meaning

Color #DC145C conveys luxurious intensity, passionate energy, and focused determination. #DC145C vivid red is visually commanding and emotionally potent. Cognitive studies suggest color #DC145C fosters alertness, decisive thinking, and expressive communication. #DC145C stimulates confidence while regulating emotional energy. In cultural contexts, color #DC145C is tied to gemstones, high-value symbolism, and artistic heritage. Spiritually, color #DC145C represents life force, purposeful passion, and the conscious harnessing of energy toward meaningful pursuits.

Color Conversion

Convert #DC145C 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

#DC145C

RGB

rgb(220, 20, 92)

HSL

hsl(338°, 83%, 47%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 91%, 58%, 14%)

HSV

hsv(338°, 91%, 86%)

XYZ

31.6971 16.4887 11.6372

Yxy

16.4887 0.5298 0.2756

Hunter Lab

40.6063 6.0498 0.7560

CIE-Lab

47.6092 72.5571 14.7579

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red220 / 255 (86%)

86%

Green20 / 255 (8%)

Blue92 / 255 (36%)

36%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta91 / 100 (91%)

91%

Yellow58 / 100 (58%)

58%

Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)

14%

Color Variations

#DC145C 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

#DC145C 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 #DC145C 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:#DC145C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.89:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.89:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.89:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DC145C 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

#DC145C

protanopia

#85844b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DC145C;

Text Color

color: #DC145C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DC145C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DC145C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DC145C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DC145C 0%, #820c37 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #DC145C in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.