Color swatch image showing #D3211A with RGB(211,33,26) values

#D3211A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D3211A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D3211A Color Information

#D3211A RGB value is (211, 33, 26). The hex color red value is 211, green is 33, and blue is 26. Its HSL format shows a hue of 2°, saturation of 78 percent, and lightness of 46 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 84 percent, 88 percent, 17 percent.

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#D3211A Color Meaning

Color #D3211A signals urgency, alertness, and proactive response. #D3211A vivid red captures attention immediately, symbolizing protection and high stakes. Consequently, color #D3211A conveys energy and authority. Psychologically, color #D3211A enhances alertness, quick decision-making, and reactive confidence. #D3211A stimulates action and heightens awareness of surroundings. Culturally, color #D3211A references safety, emergency services, and societal protection. Spiritually, #D3211A embodies courage, quick thinking, and dynamic energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #D3211A 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
#D3211A
RGB
rgb(211, 33, 26)
HSL
hsl(2°, 78%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 84%, 88%, 17%)
HSV
hsv(2°, 88%, 83%)
XYZ
27.5943 15.0112 2.4203
Yxy
15.0112 0.6129 0.3334
Hunter Lab
38.7443 4.8004 1.5902
CIE-Lab
45.6495 65.3473 50.0578

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red211 / 255 (83%)
83%
Green33 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue26 / 255 (10%)
10%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta84 / 100 (84%)
84%
Yellow88 / 100 (88%)
88%
Key (Black)17 / 100 (17%)
17%

Color Variations

#D3211A 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

#D3211A 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 #D3211A 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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#D3211A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D3211A 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

#D3211A

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D3211A;

Text Color

color: #D3211A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D3211A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D3211A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D3211A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D3211A 0%, #7c130f 100%);

#D3211A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D3211A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.