Information about #DA172B color

#DA172B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #DA172B is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(218, 23, 43) (85.5% red, 9% green, 16.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 89 / 80 / 15 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#DA172B 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 Ajax Red (#D2122E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Google Red (#D50F25) and Stop Red (#CF142B).

In RGB terms — rgb(218, 23, 43) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #DA172B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.1:1. #DA172B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#DA172B color variations

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

#DA172B color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#DA172B color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#AE1222

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#820E19

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#570911

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Black

#000000

#DA172B color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#DA172B color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#D91778

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#DA172B 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
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#17D9C6
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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
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#178BD9
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#17D964
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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
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#D9178B
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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
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#2AD917
#2AD917

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#172AD9
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#D9C617
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#17D9C6
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#172AD9
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#8BD917
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#17D9C6
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#6417D9
#6417D9

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Nearest named colors to #DA172B

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

Ajax Red color link
Ajax Red

#D2122E

Google Red color link
Google Red

#D50F25

Stop Red color link
Stop Red

#CF142B

Geranium Lake color link
Geranium Lake

#E31230

Amaranth Red color link
Amaranth Red

#D3212D

Philippine Red color link
Philippine Red

#CE1127

Maximum Red color link
Maximum Red

#D92121

Egypt Red color link
Egypt Red

#CE1126

Phillies Red color link
Phillies Red

#E81828

Mexico Red color link
Mexico Red

#CE1125

Chiefs Red color link
Chiefs Red

#E31837

Fire Engine Red color link
Fire Engine Red

#CE2029

#DA172B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#DA172B
  • RGB218, 23, 43
  • CMYK0, 89, 80, 15
  • CSSrgb(218, 23, 43)
  • HSL354°, 81%, 47%
  • HSL Precise353.846°, 80.913%, 47.255%
  • HSV354°, 89%, 85%
  • HSB354°, 89%, 85%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.855
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.090
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • GLSLvec3(0.855, 0.090, 0.169)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.855, 0.090, 0.169, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.855, 0.090, 0.169)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB85.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDDA172B
  • DECIMAL ID14292779
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers8 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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