#DF012A Color Information
#DF012A RGB value is (223, 1, 42). The hex color red value is 223, green is 1, and blue is 42. Its HSL format shows a hue of 349°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 81 percent, 13percent.
#DF012A Color Meaning
color #DF012A signals urgency, vitality, and bold expression. #DF012A vivid red (#DF012A) carries a sharp visual punch, often associated with speed, excitement, and assertive presence. #DF012A demands attention and drives action. Psychologically, color #DF012A increases heart rate and stimulates motivation. #DF012A encourages decisive behavior and heightened awareness. Culturally, #DF012A dominates in automotive design, warning systems, and promotional visuals where impact matters. Symbolically, #DF012A represents raw energy, competitive drive, and fearless self assertion.
Color Conversion
Convert #DF012A 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.
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Color Variations
#DF012A 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
#DF012A 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 #DF012A 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #DF012A 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
protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#DF012A Color FAQs
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