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#DF0117 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DF0117 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DF0117 Color Information

#DF0117 RGB value is (223, 1, 23). The hex color red value is 223, green is 1, and blue is 23. Its HSL format shows a hue of 354°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 90 percent, 13percent.

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#DF0117 Color Meaning

Color #DF0117 declares urgency, unmediated passion, and chromatic sovereignty. Color #DF0117 is one of the purest reds achievable in pigment form, with near-total absence of blue or yellow bias. #DF0117 gives #DF0117 a laser-like intensity that dominates any palette. In safety contexts, color #DF0117 signals immediate danger or critical action—its high contrast against most backgrounds makes #DF0117 universally legible. Psychological studies confirm that such saturated reds increase heart rate and reaction speed, explaining their use in emergency signage and sports uniforms. Art historically, color #DF0117 revolutionized painting in the 19th century by offering lightfast vibrancy previously impossible with organic dyes. Today, #DF0117 remains a benchmark for red in printing and digital calibration. Brands use color #DF0117 sparingly—but effectively—to convey premium quality or radical confidence. Unlike brick or wine reds, color #DF0117 refuses nuance; #DF0117 demands a response. In retail, #DF0117 increases perceived value when paired with neutral backgrounds, leveraging its rarity in nature to signal exclusivity. Symbolically, color #DF0117 represents life force in its rawest form—blood, fire, primal drive. #DF0117 is not the red of romance but of survival. In spiritual practice, #DF0117 grounds the root chakra: stability through assertion. Color #DF0117 appears in protest art and revolutionary iconography because #DF0117 cannot be ignored. Designers deploy color #DF0117 when silence is not an option—making #DF0117 one of the most potent tools in visual communication.

Color Conversion

Convert #DF0117 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
#DF0117
RGB
rgb(223, 1, 23)
HSL
hsl(354°, 99%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 90%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(354°, 100%, 87%)
XYZ
30.5969 15.7715 2.2422
Yxy
15.7715 0.6294 0.3244
Hunter Lab
39.7133 5.7622 1.7477
CIE-Lab
46.6733 72.5319 53.2381

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red223 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green1 / 255 (0%)
Blue23 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow90 / 100 (90%)
90%
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#DF0117 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

#DF0117 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 #DF0117 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DF0117 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

#DF0117

protanopia

#7f7d12

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DF0117;

Text Color

color: #DF0117;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DF0117;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DF011740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DF0117;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DF0117 0%, #85010e 100%);

#DF0117 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DF0117 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.