Information about #DB1B15 color

#DB1B15 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #DB1B15 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(219, 27, 21) (85.9% red, 10.6% green, 8.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 75 / 78 / 14 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#DB1B15 presents itself as a vivid, lively warm red — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Love Red (#E41B17). Nearby in the Register you will also find Fashion Red (#D4181D) and Rich Red (#E11218).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(219, 27, 21)), which gives #DB1B15 its character. If you plan to put text on a #DB1B15 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.2:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #DB1B15 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#DB1B15 color variations

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

#DB1B15 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 #DB1B15

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

Love Red color link
Love Red

#E41B17

Fashion Red color link
Fashion Red

#D4181D

Rich Red color link
Rich Red

#E11218

Lava Red color link
Lava Red

#E42217

Pursuit color link
Pursuit

#D9251D

Virgin Lust color link
Virgin Lust

#E4181E

Maximum Red color link
Maximum Red

#D92121

Bolivia Red color link
Bolivia Red

#DA291C

Lust color link
Lust

#E62020

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#DB1B15
  • RGB219, 27, 21
  • CMYK0, 75, 78, 14
  • CSSrgb(219, 27, 21)
  • HSL2°, 83%, 47%
  • HSL Precise1.818°, 82.5%, 47.059%
  • HSV2°, 90%, 86%
  • HSB2°, 90%, 86%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.859
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.082
  • GLSLvec3(0.859, 0.106, 0.082)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.859, 0.106, 0.082, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.859, 0.106, 0.082)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB85.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB8.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDDB1B15
  • DECIMAL ID14359317
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01