Information about #D6221F color

#D6221F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #D6221F is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(214, 34, 31) (83.9% red, 13.3% green, 12.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 71 / 72 / 16 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#D6221F is a energetic, saturated earthy red 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 Maximum Red (#D92121). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pursuit (#D9251D) and Bolivia Red (#DA291C).

In RGB terms — rgb(214, 34, 31) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #D6221F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.1:1. #D6221F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#D6221F color variations

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#D6221F 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 #D6221F

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

Maximum Red color link
Maximum Red

#D92121

Pursuit color link
Pursuit

#D9251D

Bolivia Red color link
Bolivia Red

#DA291C

Fashion Red color link
Fashion Red

#D4181D

Brown Madder color link
Brown Madder

#DB2929

Red-Orange color link
Red-Orange

#E32224

Italy Red color link
Italy Red

#CD212A

Amaranth Red color link
Amaranth Red

#D3212D

Lava Red color link
Lava Red

#E42217

Lust color link
Lust

#E62020

Virgin Lust color link
Virgin Lust

#E4181E

#D6221F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#D6221F
  • RGB214, 34, 31
  • CMYK0, 71, 72, 16
  • CSSrgb(214, 34, 31)
  • HSL1°, 75%, 48%
  • HSL Precise0.984°, 74.694%, 48.039%
  • HSV1°, 86%, 84%
  • HSB1°, 86%, 84%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.839
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.122
  • GLSLvec3(0.839, 0.133, 0.122)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.839, 0.133, 0.122, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.839, 0.133, 0.122)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB83.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDD6221F
  • DECIMAL ID14033439
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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