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#D7001D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D7001D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D7001D Color Information

#D7001D RGB value is (215, 0, 29). The hex color red value is 215, green is 0, and blue is 29. Its HSL format shows a hue of 352°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of42 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 87 percent, 16percent.

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#D7001D Color Meaning

Color #D7001D declares urgency, unmediated passion, and chromatic sovereignty. Color #D7001D is one of the purest reds achievable in pigment form, with near-total absence of blue or yellow bias. #D7001D gives #D7001D a laser-like intensity that dominates any palette. In safety contexts, color #D7001D signals immediate danger or critical action—its high contrast against most backgrounds makes #D7001D universally legible. Psychological studies confirm that such saturated reds increase heart rate and reaction speed, explaining their use in emergency signage and sports uniforms. Art historically, color #D7001D revolutionized painting in the 19th century by offering lightfast vibrancy previously impossible with organic dyes. Today, #D7001D remains a benchmark for red in printing and digital calibration. Brands use color #D7001D sparingly—but effectively—to convey premium quality or radical confidence. Unlike brick or wine reds, color #D7001D refuses nuance; #D7001D demands a response. In retail, #D7001D increases perceived value when paired with neutral backgrounds, leveraging its rarity in nature to signal exclusivity. Symbolically, color #D7001D represents life force in its rawest form—blood, fire, primal drive. #D7001D is not the red of romance but of survival. In spiritual practice, #D7001D grounds the root chakra: stability through assertion. Color #D7001D appears in protest art and revolutionary iconography because #D7001D cannot be ignored. Designers deploy color #D7001D when silence is not an option—making #D7001D one of the most potent tools in visual communication.

Color Conversion

Convert #D7001D 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
#D7001D
RGB
rgb(215, 0, 29)
HSL
hsl(352°, 100%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 87%, 16%)
HSV
hsv(352°, 100%, 84%)
XYZ
28.2461 14.5358 2.4793
Yxy
14.5358 0.6241 0.3212
Hunter Lab
38.1258 5.1149 1.5000
CIE-Lab
44.9917 70.7692 48.4704

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red215 / 255 (84%)
84%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue29 / 255 (11%)
11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow87 / 100 (87%)
87%
Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)
16%

Color Variations

#D7001D 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

#D7001D 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 #D7001D 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+)

5.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D7001D 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

#D7001D

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D7001D;

Text Color

color: #D7001D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D7001D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D7001D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D7001D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D7001D 0%, #800011 100%);

#D7001D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D7001D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.