#D73B42 Color Information
#D73B42 RGB value is (215, 59, 66). The hex color red value is 215, green is 59, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 357°, saturation of 66 percent, and lightness of 54 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 69 percent, 16 percent.
#D73B42 Color Meaning
Color #D73B42 communicates physical energy, grounded courage, and assertive motion. #D73B42 earthy red balances warmth with mineral weight, which prevents emotional volatility. Therefore, color #D73B42 feels strong and dependable rather than explosive. Psychologically, color #D73B42 increases motivation and confidence while maintaining control. #D73B42 activates the senses and supports decisive action. Because of its density, the color also conveys reliability and endurance. Culturally, color #D73B42 draws associations with stone, protection, and survival. #D73B42 often appears in artifacts tied to strength and defense. On a symbolic level, color #D73B42 represents rooted vitality, suggesting power that rises from stability rather than impulse.
Color Conversion
Convert #D73B42 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
#D73B42 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
#D73B42 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 #D73B42 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 #D73B42 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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#D73B42 Color FAQs
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