Information about #D8181D color

#D8181D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #D8181D belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(216, 24, 29) (84.7% red, 9.4% green, 11.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 75 / 73 / 15 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A vivid, lively red, #D8181D 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 practically indistinguishable from Fashion Red (#D4181D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Maximum Red (#D92121) and Rich Red (#E11218).

In RGB terms — rgb(216, 24, 29) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #D8181D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.1:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #D8181D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#D8181D color variations

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#D8181D 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 #D8181D

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

Rich Red color link
Rich Red

#E11218

Virgin Lust color link
Virgin Lust

#E4181E

Queen Regina color link
Queen Regina

#CE1322

Lava color link
Lava

#CF1020

Google Red color link
Google Red

#D50F25

Pursuit color link
Pursuit

#D9251D

Love Red color link
Love Red

#E41B17

Mexico Red color link
Mexico Red

#CE1125

Egypt Red color link
Egypt Red

#CE1126

#D8181D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#D8181D
  • RGB216, 24, 29
  • CMYK0, 75, 73, 15
  • HSL358°, 80%, 47%
  • HSL Precise358.438°, 80%, 47.059%
  • HSV358°, 89%, 85%
  • HSB358°, 89%, 85%
  • HEX IDD8181D
  • DECIMAL ID14161949
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB84.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB9.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
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