Color swatch image showing #DE316D with RGB(222,49,109) values

#DE316D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DE316D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DE316D Color Information

#DE316D RGB value is (222, 49, 109). The hex color red value is 222, green is 49, and blue is 109. Its HSL format shows a hue of 339°, saturation of 72 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 78 percent, 51 percent, 13 percent.

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#DE316D Color Meaning

Color #DE316D pulses with fruity intensity, unapologetic presence, and chromatic joy. Color #DE316D is a vivid red-pink that mirrors ripe Bing cherries—juicy, saturated, and slightly tart. Unlike romantic pinks, #DE316D carries heat; unlike fire-engine reds, #DE316D retains playfulness. In food and beverage branding, #DE316D hue increases perceived sweetness and freshness, especially in juices, candies, and summer cocktails. Consumer neuroscience shows #DE316D triggers approach behavior faster than pure red in snack contexts—likely due to its organic associations. Functionally, color #DE316D excels as a high-engagement accent in digital and packaging design. #DE316D’s common in call-to-action buttons, limited-edition labels, and social media graphics where immediacy matters. Digital rendering is vivid across screens, though OLEDs may require slight desaturation. Print use benefits from spot color for true fidelity, but CMYK performs well on coated stock. A/B tests confirm higher click-through rates when color #DE316D replaces standard red in youth markets. Culturally, color #DE316D reflects joy that bites back. #DE316D appears in music festivals, beauty launches, and pop culture as a symbol of bold delight. Spiritually, #DE316D aligns with the sacral chakra’s expressive mode: pleasure claimed without shame. Designers use color #DE316D when they want to signal fun with fire. Its sweetness has spine.

Color Conversion

Convert #DE316D 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
#DE316D
RGB
rgb(222, 49, 109)
HSL
hsl(339°, 72%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 78%, 51%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(339°, 78%, 87%)
XYZ
33.9828 18.8303 16.3115
Yxy
18.8303 0.4916 0.2724
Hunter Lab
43.3939 6.4893 0.5361
CIE-Lab
50.4881 68.2896 8.4142

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red222 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green49 / 255 (19%)
19%
Blue109 / 255 (43%)
43%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta78 / 100 (78%)
78%
Yellow51 / 100 (51%)
51%
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#DE316D 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

#DE316D 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 #DE316D 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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#DE316D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.41:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.41:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.41:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DE316D 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

#DE316D

protanopia

#93925e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DE316D;

Text Color

color: #DE316D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DE316D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DE316D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DE316D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DE316D 0%, #89163e 100%);

#DE316D Color FAQs

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