Information about #D51E1B color

#D51E1B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #D51E1B belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(213, 30, 27) (83.5% red, 11.8% green, 10.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 72 / 73 / 16 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A energetic, saturated red, #D51E1B sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Fashion Red (#D4181D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Maximum Red (#D92121) and Pursuit (#D9251D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(213, 30, 27)), which gives #D51E1B its character. If you plan to put text on a #D51E1B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.0:1. #D51E1B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#D51E1B color variations

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

#D51E1B 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 #D51E1B

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

Fashion Red color link
Fashion Red

#D4181D

Maximum Red color link
Maximum Red

#D92121

Pursuit color link
Pursuit

#D9251D

Bolivia Red color link
Bolivia Red

#DA291C

Queen Regina color link
Queen Regina

#CE1322

Love Red color link
Love Red

#E41B17

Lava color link
Lava

#CF1020

Lava Red color link
Lava Red

#E42217

Virgin Lust color link
Virgin Lust

#E4181E

Red-Orange color link
Red-Orange

#E32224

Rich Red color link
Rich Red

#E11218

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#D51E1B
  • RGB213, 30, 27
  • CMYK0, 72, 73, 16
  • CSSrgb(213, 30, 27)
  • HSL1°, 78%, 47%
  • HSL Precise0.968°, 77.5%, 47.059%
  • HSV1°, 87%, 84%
  • HSB1°, 87%, 84%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.835
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.118
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • GLSLvec3(0.835, 0.118, 0.106)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.835, 0.118, 0.106, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.835, 0.118, 0.106)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB83.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDD51E1B
  • DECIMAL ID13966875
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01