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#D70042 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D70042 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D70042 Color Information

#D70042 RGB value is (215, 0, 66). The hex color red value is 215, green is 0, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 342°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 42 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 69 percent, 16 percent.

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#D70042 Color Meaning

Color #D70042 signifies passion, intensity, and assertive elegance. #D70042 strong red with subtle magenta undertones creates a visually compelling presence that commands attention. Psychologically, color #D70042 heightens focus, motivation, and emotional engagement. #D70042 encourages action, confidence, and decisive expression in high-impact scenarios. Culturally, color #D70042 is associated with traditional art, ceremonial attire, and luxury branding. Spiritually, #D70042 embodies courage, vitality, and the disciplined use of passionate energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #D70042 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
#D70042
RGB
rgb(215, 0, 66)
HSL
hsl(342°, 100%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 69%, 16%)
HSV
hsv(342°, 100%, 84%)
XYZ
29.0077 14.8404 6.4899
Yxy
14.8404 0.5763 0.2948
Hunter Lab
38.5232 5.3373 1.0979
CIE-Lab
45.4148 71.9177 27.7629

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red215 / 255 (84%)
84%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue66 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow69 / 100 (69%)
69%
Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)
16%

Color Variations

#D70042 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

#D70042 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 #D70042 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+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.29:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.29:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D70042 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: #D70042;

Text Color

color: #D70042;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D70042;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D7004240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D70042;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D70042 0%, #800027 100%);

#D70042 Color FAQs

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