Information about #D41C3D color

#D41C3D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #D41C3D is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(212, 28, 61) (83.1% red, 11% green, 23.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 72 / 59 / 17 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #D41C3D reads as a vivid, lively warm red and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Crimson (#DC143C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Foreign Crimson (#C91F37) and Knock Out (#C81641).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(212, 28, 61)), which gives #D41C3D its character. If you plan to put text on a #D41C3D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.0:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #D41C3D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#D41C3D color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#D41C3D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #D41C3D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Crimson color link
Crimson

#DC143C

Knock Out color link
Knock Out

#C81641

Cardinal color link
Cardinal

#C41E3A

Chiefs Red color link
Chiefs Red

#E31837

Husker Red color link
Husker Red

#E41C38

Amaranth Red color link
Amaranth Red

#D3212D

Lipstick color link
Lipstick

#D5174E

Rusty Red color link
Rusty Red

#DA2C43

Ajax Red color link
Ajax Red

#D2122E

Rose Madder color link
Rose Madder

#E32636

#D41C3D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#D41C3D
  • RGB212, 28, 61
  • CMYK0, 72, 59, 17
  • CSSrgb(212, 28, 61)
  • HSL349°, 77%, 47%
  • HSL Precise349.239°, 76.667%, 47.059%
  • HSV349°, 87%, 83%
  • HSB349°, 87%, 83%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.831
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • GLSLvec3(0.831, 0.110, 0.239)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.831, 0.110, 0.239, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.831, 0.110, 0.239)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB83.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDD41C3D
  • DECIMAL ID13900861
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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