Information about #DD173E color

#DD173E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #DD173E belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(221, 23, 62) — 86.7% red, 9% green, 24.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 78 / 62 / 13. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#DD173E is a energetic, saturated red 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 a hair away from Crimson (#DC143C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Chiefs Red (#E31837) and Husker Red (#E41C38).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(221, 23, 62)), which gives #DD173E its character. If you plan to put text on a #DD173E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.3:1. #DD173E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#DD173E color variations

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

#DD173E 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 #DD173E

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

Chiefs Red color link
Chiefs Red

#E31837

Husker Red color link
Husker Red

#E41C38

Lipstick color link
Lipstick

#D5174E

Rose Madder color link
Rose Madder

#E32636

Ajax Red color link
Ajax Red

#D2122E

Red Ribbon color link
Red Ribbon

#ED0A3F

Knock Out color link
Knock Out

#C81641

Rusty Red color link
Rusty Red

#DA2C43

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#DD173E
  • RGB221, 23, 62
  • CMYK0, 78, 62, 13
  • CSSrgb(221, 23, 62)
  • HSL348°, 81%, 48%
  • HSL Precise348.182°, 81.148%, 47.843%
  • HSV348°, 90%, 87%
  • HSB348°, 90%, 87%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.867
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.090
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • GLSLvec3(0.867, 0.090, 0.243)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.867, 0.090, 0.243, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.867, 0.090, 0.243)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB86.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB24.3%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDDD173E
  • DECIMAL ID14489406
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01