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#DF0125 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DF0125 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DF0125 Color Information

#DF0125 RGB value is (223, 1, 37). The hex color red value is 223, green is 1, and blue is 37. Its HSL format shows a hue of 350°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 83 percent, 13percent.

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#DF0125 Color Meaning

Color #DF0125 declares urgency, unmediated passion, and chromatic sovereignty. Color #DF0125 is one of the purest reds achievable in pigment form, with near-total absence of blue or yellow bias. #DF0125 gives #DF0125 a laser-like intensity that dominates any palette. In safety contexts, color #DF0125 signals immediate danger or critical action—its high contrast against most backgrounds makes #DF0125 universally legible. Psychological studies confirm that such saturated reds increase heart rate and reaction speed, explaining their use in emergency signage and sports uniforms. Art historically, color #DF0125 revolutionized painting in the 19th century by offering lightfast vibrancy previously impossible with organic dyes. Today, #DF0125 remains a benchmark for red in printing and digital calibration. Brands use color #DF0125 sparingly—but effectively—to convey premium quality or radical confidence. Unlike brick or wine reds, color #DF0125 refuses nuance; #DF0125 demands a response. In retail, #DF0125 increases perceived value when paired with neutral backgrounds, leveraging its rarity in nature to signal exclusivity. Symbolically, color #DF0125 represents life force in its rawest form—blood, fire, primal drive. #DF0125 is not the red of romance but of survival. In spiritual practice, #DF0125 grounds the root chakra: stability through assertion. Color #DF0125 appears in protest art and revolutionary iconography because #DF0125 cannot be ignored. Designers deploy color #DF0125 when silence is not an option—making #DF0125 one of the most potent tools in visual communication.

Color Conversion

Convert #DF0125 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
#DF0125
RGB
rgb(223, 1, 37)
HSL
hsl(350°, 99%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 83%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(350°, 100%, 87%)
XYZ
30.7762 15.8433 3.1862
Yxy
15.8433 0.6179 0.3181
Hunter Lab
39.8036 5.8164 1.6501
CIE-Lab
46.7682 72.7911 46.5895

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red223 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green1 / 255 (0%)
Blue37 / 255 (15%)
15%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow83 / 100 (83%)
83%
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#DF0125 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

#DF0125 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 #DF0125 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+)

5.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DF0125 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

#DF0125

protanopia

#7f7d1c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DF0125;

Text Color

color: #DF0125;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DF0125;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DF012540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DF0125;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DF0125 0%, #850117 100%);

#DF0125 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DF0125 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.