Color swatch image showing #DF0101 with RGB(223,1,1) values

#DF0101 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DF0101 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DF0101 Color Information

#DF0101 RGB value is (223, 1, 1). The hex color red value is 223, green is 1, and blue is 1. Its HSL format shows a hue of 0°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of 44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 100 percent, 13 percent.

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#DF0101 Color Meaning

Color #DF0101 signifies high-energy passion, speed, and bold visibility. #DF0101 vivid red has strong historical ties to racing and performance, symbolizing power and intensity. Psychologically, color #DF0101 stimulates motivation, excitement, and assertive confidence. #DF0101 encourages decisive action and captures immediate attention. Culturally, color #DF0101 is tied to motorsports, luxury design, and Italian heritage. Spiritually, #DF0101 embodies life force, courage, and the focused pursuit of high-energy endeavors.

Color Conversion

Convert #DF0101 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
#DF0101
RGB
rgb(223, 1, 1)
HSL
hsl(0°, 99%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 100%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(0°, 100%, 87%)
XYZ
30.4478 15.7119 1.4566
Yxy
15.7119 0.6394 0.3300
Hunter Lab
39.6382 5.7173 1.8286
CIE-Lab
46.5942 72.3153 60.4429

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red223 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green1 / 255 (0%)
Blue1 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#DF0101 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

#DF0101 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 #DF0101 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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#DF0101

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.07:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.07:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.07:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DF0101 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

#DF0101

protanopia

#7f7d01

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DF0101;

Text Color

color: #DF0101;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DF0101;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DF010140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DF0101;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DF0101 0%, #850101 100%);

#DF0101 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DF0101 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.