Information about #DC4038 color

#DC4038 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #DC4038 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(220, 64, 56) (86.3% red, 25.1% green, 22% blue), or CMYK 0 / 61 / 64 / 14 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#DC4038 presents itself as a vivid, lively red — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Vermilion (#E34234). Nearby in the Register you will also find Strawberry Daiquiri (#D9463E) and CG Red (#E03C31).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(220, 64, 56)), which gives #DC4038 its character. If you plan to put text on a #DC4038 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.3:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #DC4038 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#DC4038 color variations

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

#DC4038 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 #DC4038

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

Vermilion color link
Vermilion

#E34234

CG Red color link
CG Red

#E03C31

Jasper color link
Jasper

#D73B3E

Rustic Red color link
Rustic Red

#D44641

Chili Red color link
Chili Red

#E23D28

Cinnabar color link
Cinnabar

#E44D2E

Daredevil color link
Daredevil

#CB483B

France Red color link
France Red

#EF4135

#DC4038 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#DC4038
  • RGB220, 64, 56
  • CMYK0, 61, 64, 14
  • CSSrgb(220, 64, 56)
  • HSL3°, 70%, 54%
  • HSL Precise2.927°, 70.085%, 54.118%
  • HSV3°, 75%, 86%
  • HSB3°, 75%, 86%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.863
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • GLSLvec3(0.863, 0.251, 0.220)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.863, 0.251, 0.220, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.863, 0.251, 0.220)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB86.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDDC4038
  • DECIMAL ID14434360
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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