Rusty Red (#DA2C43) Color Meaning and Information

Rusty Red (#DA2C43) Color Information

Rusty Red (#DA2C43) RGB value is (218, 44, 67). The hex color red value is 218, green is 44, and blue is 67. Its HSL format shows a hue of 352°, saturation of 70 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 80 percent, 69 percent, 15 percent.

Rusty Red

#DA2C43

rgb(218, 44, 67)

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Rusty Red (#DA2C43) Color Meaning

Rusty Red (#DA2C43) embodies passionate energy, grounded assertiveness, and emotional engagement. This deep red with subtle orange undertones conveys warmth and vitality. Psychologically, Rusty Red (#DA2C43) promotes courage, active problem-solving, and expressive confidence. It encourages focused action without impulsivity. In cultural contexts, Rusty Red (#DA2C43) aligns with artistic expression, traditional textiles, and robust design. Spiritually, Rusty Red (#DA2C43) symbolizes vitality, determination, and the integration of emotion with purposeful intent.

Color Conversion

Convert Rusty Red (#DA2C43) 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

#DA2C43

RGB

rgb(218, 44, 67)

HSL

hsl(352°, 70%, 51%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 80%, 69%, 15%)

HSV

hsv(352°, 80%, 85%)

XYZ

30.8272 17.1120 6.9884

Yxy

17.1120 0.5612 0.3115

Hunter Lab

41.3667 5.6007 1.4197

CIE-Lab

48.4009 65.9432 30.9601

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red218 / 255 (85%)

85%

Green44 / 255 (17%)

17%

Blue67 / 255 (26%)

26%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta80 / 100 (80%)

80%

Yellow69 / 100 (69%)

69%

Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Color Variations

Rusty Red (#DA2C43) 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

Rusty Red (#DA2C43) 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 Rusty Red (#DA2C43) 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#DA2C43

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.75:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.75:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.75:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DA2C43 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

Rusty Red (#DA2C43)

protanopia

#8f8d3d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DA2C43;

Text Color

color: #DA2C43;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DA2C43;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DA2C4340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DA2C43;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DA2C43 0%, #821725 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Rusty Red (#DA2C43) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.