Information about #DF482A color

#DF482A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #DF482A belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(223, 72, 42) (87.5% red, 28.2% green, 16.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 59 / 71 / 13 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#DF482A presents itself as a energetic, saturated earthy red — one that feels open and friendly. In practice it works well for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Cinnabar (#E44D2E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Chili Red (#E23D28) and Vermilion (#E34234).

The recipe behind #DF482A is rgb(223, 72, 42), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #DF482A: 5.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.1:1 for white. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #DF482A is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#DF482A color variations

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#DF482A 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 #DF482A

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

Cinnabar color link
Cinnabar

#E44D2E

Chili Red color link
Chili Red

#E23D28

Vermilion color link
Vermilion

#E34234

CG Red color link
CG Red

#E03C31

Flame color link
Flame

#E25822

Grapefruit color link
Grapefruit

#DC381F

Rouxous color link
Rouxous

#EE5322

France Red color link
France Red

#EF4135

#DF482A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#DF482A
  • RGB223, 72, 42
  • CMYK0, 59, 71, 13
  • HSL10°, 74%, 52%
  • HSL Precise9.945°, 73.878%, 51.961%
  • HSV10°, 81%, 87%
  • HSB10°, 81%, 87%
  • HEX IDDF482A
  • DECIMAL ID14633002
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB87.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.5%
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