Color swatch image showing #D3003D with RGB(211,0,61) values

#D3003D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D3003D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D3003D Color Information

#D3003D RGB value is (211, 0, 61). The hex color red value is 211, green is 0, and blue is 61. Its HSL format shows a hue of 343°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 41 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 71 percent, 17 percent.

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#D3003D Color Meaning

Color #D3003D represents bold energy, passion, and visible determination. #D3003D vivid, medium-dark crimson red encourages action, assertiveness, and emotional engagement. Psychologically, color #D3003D stimulates confidence, courage, and attention, making #D3003D an effective motivational color. Culturally, crimson is tied to vitality, celebration, and prominence in Western symbolism, while Eastern traditions link #D3003D to luck, protection, and auspicious power. Feng Shui applies red tones to fame, energy, and relationship areas, enhancing recognition, motivation, and vitality. Spiritually, #D3003D resonates with the root chakra, grounding energy while energizing initiative and personal strength. In design, color #D3003D works well as a primary or accent color in branding, sports, and fashion. Its vivid, striking tone pairs with neutral or complementary shades to convey intensity, authority, and emotional resonance. Artists leverage #D3003D for dramatic emphasis and visual energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #D3003D 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
#D3003D
RGB
rgb(211, 0, 61)
HSL
hsl(343°, 100%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 71%, 17%)
HSV
hsv(343°, 100%, 83%)
XYZ
27.7063 14.1858 5.6927
Yxy
14.1858 0.5823 0.2981
Hunter Lab
37.6640 4.9805 1.0828
CIE-Lab
44.4982 70.7570 29.5219

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red211 / 255 (83%)
83%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue61 / 255 (24%)
24%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow71 / 100 (71%)
71%
Key (Black)17 / 100 (17%)
17%

Color Variations

#D3003D 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

#D3003D 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 #D3003D 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.

#FFFFFF
#D3003D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D3003D 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

#D3003D

protanopia

#78762e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D3003D;

Text Color

color: #D3003D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D3003D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D3003D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D3003D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D3003D 0%, #7e0024 100%);

#D3003D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D3003D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.