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#DE3155 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DE3155 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DE3155 Color Information

#DE3155 RGB value is (222, 49, 85). The hex color red value is 222, green is 49, and blue is 85. Its HSL format shows a hue of 348°, saturation of 72 percent, and lightness of53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 78 percent, 62 percent, 13percent.

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#DE3155 Color Meaning

Color #DE3155 radiates vibrant endurance, botanical intensity, and defiant beauty. Named after a flower that never wilts in myth, #DE3155 rich magenta-red pulses with life force. Psychologically, color #DE3155 energizes without aggression—its blue undertone adds sophistication missing in pure reds. #DE3155 captures attention in cultural campaigns, performance wear, and feminist branding where passion meets purpose. Historically, #DE3155 grain was sacred in Aztec rituals, symbolizing immortality; the color inherits that legacy of resilience. Unlike trendy pinks, #DE3155 feels timeless yet urgent—ideal for causes demanding visibility without frivolity. Spiritually, #DE3155 represents undying commitment: love that persists, ideas that outlive opposition. Use color #DE3155 when your message must be seen, remembered, and respected—not just noticed.

Color Conversion

Convert #DE3155 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
#DE3155
RGB
rgb(222, 49, 85)
HSL
hsl(348°, 72%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 78%, 62%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(348°, 78%, 87%)
XYZ
32.8622 18.3821 10.4104
Yxy
18.3821 0.5330 0.2981
Hunter Lab
42.8744 6.1348 1.2138
CIE-Lab
49.9563 66.6374 22.2645

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red222 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green49 / 255 (19%)
19%
Blue85 / 255 (33%)
33%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta78 / 100 (78%)
78%
Yellow62 / 100 (62%)
62%
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#DE3155 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

#DE3155 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 #DE3155 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+)

4.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DE3155 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

#DE3155

protanopia

#93924c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DE3155;

Text Color

color: #DE3155;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DE3155;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DE315540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DE3155;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DE3155 0%, #89162d 100%);

#DE3155 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DE3155 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.