Color swatch image showing #DF0110 with RGB(223,1,16) values
Color swatch image showing #DF0110 with RGB(223,1,16) values

#DF0110 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DF0110 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DF0110 Color Information

#DF0110 RGB value is (223, 1, 16). The hex color red value is 223, green is 1, and blue is 16. Its HSL format shows a hue of 356°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of 44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 93 percent, 13 percent.

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#DF0110 Color Meaning

Color #DF0110 radiates urgent pride, institutional loyalty, and unapologetic visibility. As the official red of the University of Kansas, #DF0110 near-pure spectral red (RGB 232, 0, 13) maximizes chromatic impact—designed to stand out in stadiums, banners, and digital feeds. Color #DF0110 is not subtle; #DF0110’s a signal. Its high luminance ensures legibility at distance, critical for sports and emergency contexts. Psychologically, color #DF0110 spikes alertness and emotional arousal. Studies show red enhances performance in physical tasks but can impair complex cognition—making #DF0110 ideal for rallying calls, not reflective spaces. Culturally, #DF0110 embodies collective identity: alumni, athletes, and communities united under one pulse. Symbolically, color #DF0110 represents passion with purpose. #DF0110’s not random energy—#DF0110’s directed heat. In branding beyond academia, #DF0110 works best when paired with neutral tones to prevent visual overload. Spiritually, #DF0110 echoes the Lakota concept of wówačhaŋtognaka: generosity through spirited action.

Color Conversion

Convert #DF0110 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
#DF0110
RGB
rgb(223, 1, 16)
HSL
hsl(356°, 99%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 93%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(356°, 100%, 87%)
XYZ
30.5358 15.7471 1.9203
Yxy
15.7471 0.6335 0.3267
Hunter Lab
39.6826 5.7438 1.7809
CIE-Lab
46.6409 72.4433 55.9422

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red223 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green1 / 255 (0%)
Blue16 / 255 (6%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow93 / 100 (93%)
93%
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#DF0110 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

#DF0110 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 #DF0110 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.

#FFFFFF
#DF0110

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DF0110 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

#DF0110

protanopia

#7f7d0c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DF0110;

Text Color

color: #DF0110;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DF0110;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DF011040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DF0110;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DF0110 0%, #85010a 100%);

#DF0110 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DF0110 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.