Color swatch image showing #D32128 with RGB(211,33,40) values

#D32128 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D32128 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D32128 Color Information

#D32128 RGB value is (211, 33, 40). The hex color red value is 211, green is 33, and blue is 40. Its HSL format shows a hue of 358°, saturation of 73 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 84 percent, 81 percent, 17 percent.

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#D32128 Color Meaning

Color #D32128 conveys focused intensity, historical continuity, and unwavering presence. #D32128 true red—slightly darker than Alizarin—carries the weight of pigment tradition without digital excess. Psychologically, color #D32128 signals urgency with dignity; #D32128 feels urgent but not chaotic, passionate but not impulsive. #D32128 appears in heritage food branding, activist graphics, and performance art where authenticity anchors impact. Unlike synthetic reds that flash and fade, #D32128 suggests endurance through repetition—like a heartbeat or a protest chant. Spiritually, #D32128 represents devotion that acts: love that shows up daily. Use color #D32128 when your message must feel both immediate and timeless, especially in contexts where legacy fuels action.

Color Conversion

Convert #D32128 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
#D32128
RGB
rgb(211, 33, 40)
HSL
hsl(358°, 73%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 84%, 81%, 17%)
HSV
hsv(358°, 84%, 83%)
XYZ
27.7908 15.0898 3.4554
Yxy
15.0898 0.5998 0.3257
Hunter Lab
38.8456 4.8569 1.4856
CIE-Lab
45.7569 65.6684 43.1574

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red211 / 255 (83%)
83%
Green33 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue40 / 255 (16%)
16%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta84 / 100 (84%)
84%
Yellow81 / 100 (81%)
81%
Key (Black)17 / 100 (17%)
17%

Color Variations

#D32128 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

#D32128 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 #D32128 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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#D32128

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.23:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.23:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.23:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D32128 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D32128;

Text Color

color: #D32128;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D32128;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D3212840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D32128;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D32128 0%, #7e1417 100%);

#D32128 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D32128 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.