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#D53012 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D53012 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D53012 Color Information

#D53012 RGB value is (213, 48, 18). The hex color red value is 213, green is 48, and blue is 18. Its HSL format shows a hue of 9°, saturation of 84 percent, and lightness of45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 77 percent, 92 percent, 16percent.

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#D53012 Color Meaning

Color #D53012 deepens urgency into gravity. #D53012 desaturated, brick-leaning red-orange moves away from digital flash toward material substance—think terracotta, dried blood, or sun-baked clay. Color #D53012 signals consequence, not just action. #D53012’s the color of decisions that matter. Accessibility research shows that color #D53012 meets contrast standards for large text even on off-white backgrounds, making #D53012 valuable in print and low-vision digital contexts. Color #D53012 avoids the “cheap” feel of neon reds by grounding its energy in earth tones. Color #D53012 feels earned, not imposed. Modern brands use color #D53012 in ethical fashion, craft spirits, and heritage tools to signal authenticity with intensity. Paired with oat linen or deep green, color #D53012 creates palettes that feel both passionate and responsible. Color #D53012 doesn’t trend—#D53012 endures.

Color Conversion

Convert #D53012 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
#D53012
RGB
rgb(213, 48, 18)
HSL
hsl(9°, 84%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 77%, 92%, 16%)
HSV
hsv(9°, 92%, 84%)
XYZ
28.6067 16.3037 2.2115
Yxy
16.3037 0.6071 0.3460
Hunter Lab
40.3778 4.9216 1.8496
CIE-Lab
47.3705 61.9299 54.6916

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red213 / 255 (84%)
84%
Green48 / 255 (19%)
19%
Blue18 / 255 (7%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta77 / 100 (77%)
77%
Yellow92 / 100 (92%)
92%
Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)
16%

Color Variations

#D53012 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

#D53012 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 #D53012 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+)

4.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D53012 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

#D53012

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D53012;

Text Color

color: #D53012;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D53012;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D5301240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D53012;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D53012 0%, #7e1c0b 100%);

#D53012 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D53012 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.