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#DF011C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DF011C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DF011C Color Information

#DF011C RGB value is (223, 1, 28). The hex color red value is 223, green is 1, and blue is 28. Its HSL format shows a hue of 353°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 87 percent, 13percent.

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#DF011C Color Meaning

Color #DF011C declares urgency, unmediated passion, and chromatic sovereignty. Color #DF011C is one of the purest reds achievable in pigment form, with near-total absence of blue or yellow bias. #DF011C gives #DF011C a laser-like intensity that dominates any palette. In safety contexts, color #DF011C signals immediate danger or critical action—its high contrast against most backgrounds makes #DF011C 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 #DF011C revolutionized painting in the 19th century by offering lightfast vibrancy previously impossible with organic dyes. Today, #DF011C remains a benchmark for red in printing and digital calibration. Brands use color #DF011C sparingly—but effectively—to convey premium quality or radical confidence. Unlike brick or wine reds, color #DF011C refuses nuance; #DF011C demands a response. In retail, #DF011C increases perceived value when paired with neutral backgrounds, leveraging its rarity in nature to signal exclusivity. Symbolically, color #DF011C represents life force in its rawest form—blood, fire, primal drive. #DF011C is not the red of romance but of survival. In spiritual practice, #DF011C grounds the root chakra: stability through assertion. Color #DF011C appears in protest art and revolutionary iconography because #DF011C cannot be ignored. Designers deploy color #DF011C when silence is not an option—making #DF011C one of the most potent tools in visual communication.

Color Conversion

Convert #DF011C 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
#DF011C
RGB
rgb(223, 1, 28)
HSL
hsl(353°, 99%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 87%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(353°, 100%, 87%)
XYZ
30.6519 15.7935 2.5315
Yxy
15.7935 0.6258 0.3225
Hunter Lab
39.7410 5.7788 1.7178
CIE-Lab
46.7024 72.6115 51.0250

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red223 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green1 / 255 (0%)
Blue28 / 255 (11%)
11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow87 / 100 (87%)
87%
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#DF011C 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

#DF011C 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 #DF011C 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 #DF011C 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

#DF011C

protanopia

#7f7d15

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DF011C;

Text Color

color: #DF011C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DF011C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DF011C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DF011C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DF011C 0%, #850110 100%);

#DF011C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DF011C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.