Color swatch image showing #D9003A with RGB(217,0,58) values

#D9003A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D9003A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D9003A Color Information

#D9003A RGB value is (217, 0, 58). The hex color red value is 217, green is 0, and blue is 58. Its HSL format shows a hue of 344°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 43 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 73 percent, 15 percent.

#D9003A color swatch
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#D9003A Color Meaning

Color #D9003A signifies passion, intensity, and assertive elegance. #D9003A strong red with subtle magenta undertones creates a visually compelling presence that commands attention. Psychologically, color #D9003A heightens focus, motivation, and emotional engagement. #D9003A encourages action, confidence, and decisive expression in high-impact scenarios. Culturally, color #D9003A is associated with traditional art, ceremonial attire, and luxury branding. Spiritually, #D9003A embodies courage, vitality, and the disciplined use of passionate energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #D9003A 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
#D9003A
RGB
rgb(217, 0, 58)
HSL
hsl(344°, 100%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 73%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(344°, 100%, 85%)
XYZ
29.3790 15.0572 5.3609
Yxy
15.0572 0.5900 0.3024
Hunter Lab
38.8036 5.4358 1.2620
CIE-Lab
45.7124 72.0651 33.0978

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)
85%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue58 / 255 (23%)
23%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#D9003A 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

#D9003A 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 #D9003A 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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#D9003A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D9003A 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

#D9003A

protanopia

#7b792c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D9003A;

Text Color

color: #D9003A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D9003A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9003A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D9003A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D9003A 0%, #830023 100%);

#D9003A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D9003A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.