#D3212C Color Information
#D3212C RGB value is (211, 33, 44). The hex color red value is 211, green is 33, and blue is 44. Its HSL format shows a hue of 356°, saturation of 73 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 84 percent, 79 percent, 17 percent.
#D3212C Color Meaning
Color #D3212C conveys focused intensity, historical continuity, and unwavering presence. #D3212C true red—slightly darker than Alizarin—carries the weight of pigment tradition without digital excess. Psychologically, color #D3212C signals urgency with dignity; #D3212C feels urgent but not chaotic, passionate but not impulsive. #D3212C appears in heritage food branding, activist graphics, and performance art where authenticity anchors impact. Unlike synthetic reds that flash and fade, #D3212C suggests endurance through repetition—like a heartbeat or a protest chant. Spiritually, #D3212C represents devotion that acts: love that shows up daily. Use color #D3212C when your message must feel both immediate and timeless, especially in contexts where legacy fuels action.
Color Conversion
Convert #D3212C 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.
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Color Variations
#D3212C 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
#D3212C 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 #D3212C 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #D3212C 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.
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protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#D3212C Color FAQs
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