Information about #DB0037 color

#DB0037 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #DB0037 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Full Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(219, 0, 55) (85.9% red, 0% green, 21.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 86 / 64 / 14 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #DB0037 reads as a maximally vivid red and 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 very close to Utah Crimson (#D3003F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Cherry (#D2042D) and Medium Candy Apple Red (#E2062C).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(219, 0, 55)), which gives #DB0037 its character. If you plan to put text on a #DB0037 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.1:1. #DB0037 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#DB0037 color variations

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

#DB0037 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 #DB0037

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

#DB0037 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#DB0037
  • RGB219, 0, 55
  • CMYK0, 86, 64, 14
  • HSL345°, 100%, 43%
  • HSL Precise344.932°, 100%, 42.941%
  • HSV345°, 100%, 86%
  • HSB345°, 100%, 86%
  • HEX IDDB0037
  • DECIMAL ID14352439
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB85.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB0%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.6%
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