Information about #DC1C36 color

#DC1C36 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #DC1C36 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(220, 28, 54) — 86.3% red, 11% green, 21.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 75 / 65 / 14. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#DC1C36 is a vivid, lively red that carries an easy, daylight feel. In practice it works well for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Chiefs Red (#E31837). Slightly further away sit Husker Red (#E41C38) and Crimson (#DC143C).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(220, 28, 54)), which gives #DC1C36 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #DC1C36: 4.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.3:1 for black. No one has named #DC1C36 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#DC1C36 color variations

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#DC1C36 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 #DC1C36

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

Chiefs Red color link
Chiefs Red

#E31837

Husker Red color link
Husker Red

#E41C38

Crimson color link
Crimson

#DC143C

Rose Madder color link
Rose Madder

#E32636

Amaranth Red color link
Amaranth Red

#D3212D

Ajax Red color link
Ajax Red

#D2122E

Sprint Red color link
Sprint Red

#EC2131

Brown Madder color link
Brown Madder

#DB2929

Stop Red color link
Stop Red

#CF142B

Phillies Red color link
Phillies Red

#E81828

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#DC1C36
  • RGB220, 28, 54
  • CMYK0, 75, 65, 14
  • CSSrgb(220, 28, 54)
  • HSL352°, 77%, 49%
  • HSL Precise351.875°, 77.419%, 48.627%
  • HSV352°, 87%, 86%
  • HSB352°, 87%, 86%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.863
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.212
  • GLSLvec3(0.863, 0.110, 0.212)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.863, 0.110, 0.212, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.863, 0.110, 0.212)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB86.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDDC1C36
  • DECIMAL ID14425142
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01