Information about #D21C3B color

#D21C3B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #D21C3B belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(210, 28, 59) — 82.4% red, 11% green, 23.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 71 / 59 / 18. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #D21C3B reads as a energetic, saturated 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 just a few steps away from Foreign Crimson (#C91F37). Nearby in the Register you will also find Crimson (#DC143C) and Knock Out (#C81641).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(210, 28, 59)), which gives #D21C3B its character. If you plan to put text on a #D21C3B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.0:1. #D21C3B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#D21C3B color variations

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

#D21C3B 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 #D21C3B

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

Crimson color link
Crimson

#DC143C

Knock Out color link
Knock Out

#C81641

Cardinal color link
Cardinal

#C41E3A

Amaranth Red color link
Amaranth Red

#D3212D

Ajax Red color link
Ajax Red

#D2122E

Rambutan color link
Rambutan

#C71232

Chiefs Red color link
Chiefs Red

#E31837

Stop Red color link
Stop Red

#CF142B

Husker Red color link
Husker Red

#E41C38

Italy Red color link
Italy Red

#CD212A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#D21C3B
  • RGB210, 28, 59
  • CMYK0, 71, 59, 18
  • CSSrgb(210, 28, 59)
  • HSL350°, 76%, 47%
  • HSL Precise349.78°, 76.471%, 46.667%
  • HSV350°, 87%, 82%
  • HSB350°, 87%, 82%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.824
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • GLSLvec3(0.824, 0.110, 0.231)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.824, 0.110, 0.231, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.824, 0.110, 0.231)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB82.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDD21C3B
  • DECIMAL ID13769787
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01