Information about #D15C42 color

#D15C42 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #D15C42 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(209, 92, 66) — 82% red, 36.1% green, 25.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 46 / 56 / 18. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#D15C42 presents itself as a energetic, saturated red — one that feels open and friendly. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Dark Coral (#CD5B45). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Vintage Coral (#D65E40) and Pastel Rust (#D05C39).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(209, 92, 66)), which gives #D15C42 its character. If you plan to put text on a #D15C42 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.9:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#D15C42 color variations

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#D15C42 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 #D15C42

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

Dark Coral color link
Dark Coral

#CD5B45

Pastel Rust color link
Pastel Rust

#D05C39

Fireball color link
Fireball

#CC5C39

Cedar Chest color link
Cedar Chest

#C95A49

Terracotta color link
Terracotta

#CA6641

Valencia color link
Valencia

#D4574E

Terracota color link
Terracota

#CB6843

Catalyst color link
Catalyst

#C85241

Ecstasy color link
Ecstasy

#C96138

#D15C42 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#D15C42
  • RGB209, 92, 66
  • CMYK0, 46, 56, 18
  • CSSrgb(209, 92, 66)
  • HSL11°, 61%, 54%
  • HSL Precise10.909°, 60.851%, 53.922%
  • HSV11°, 68%, 82%
  • HSB11°, 68%, 82%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.820
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.361
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • GLSLvec3(0.820, 0.361, 0.259)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.820, 0.361, 0.259, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.820, 0.361, 0.259)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB82%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDD15C42
  • DECIMAL ID13720642
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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