Information about #DE2421 color

#DE2421 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #DE2421 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(222, 36, 33) (87.1% red, 14.1% green, 12.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 73 / 74 / 13 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A energetic, saturated earthy red, #DE2421 sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Maximum Red (#D92121). Nearby in the Register you will also find Red-Orange (#E32224) and Pursuit (#D9251D).

The recipe behind #DE2421 is rgb(222, 36, 33), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #DE2421 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.4:1. #DE2421 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#DE2421 color variations

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

#DE2421 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#E4504D

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#EB7B79

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#F1A7A6

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#F8D3D2

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White

#FFFFFF

#DE2421 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
#DE2421

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#B11D1A

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#851513

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#580E0D

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#2C0706

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Black

#000000

#DE2421 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
#DE2421

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#CA3634

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#B84846

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#A55B59

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#926D6C

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Grey

#808080

#DE2421 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#B4DD21

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#DDBB21

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#DD6F21

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#DE2421

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#DD2169

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#DD21B4

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#BB21DD

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#DE2421 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
#DE2421
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#21DBDE
#21DBDE

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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
#DE2421
#DE2421

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#217CDE
#217CDE

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#21DE83
#21DE83

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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
#DE8321
#DE8321

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#DE2421
#DE2421

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#DE217C
#DE217C

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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
#DE2421
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#21DE24
#21DE24

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#2421DE
#2421DE

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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
#DE2421
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#DBDE21
#DBDE21

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#21DBDE
#21DBDE

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#2421DE
#2421DE

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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
#DE2421
#DE2421

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#7CDE21
#7CDE21

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#21DBDE
#21DBDE

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#8321DE
#8321DE

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Nearest named colors to #DE2421

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

Red-Orange color link
Red-Orange

#E32224

Pursuit color link
Pursuit

#D9251D

Bolivia Red color link
Bolivia Red

#DA291C

Lust color link
Lust

#E62020

Brown Madder color link
Brown Madder

#DB2929

Lava Red color link
Lava Red

#E42217

Virgin Lust color link
Virgin Lust

#E4181E

Permanent Geranium Lake color link
Permanent Geranium Lake

#E12C2C

Love Red color link
Love Red

#E41B17

Fashion Red color link
Fashion Red

#D4181D

Amaranth Red color link
Amaranth Red

#D3212D

#DE2421 color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

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#DE2421 color image #DE2421 color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#DE2421
  • RGB222, 36, 33
  • CMYK0, 73, 74, 13
  • CSSrgb(222, 36, 33)
  • HSL1°, 74%, 50%
  • HSL Precise0.952°, 74.118%, 50%
  • HSV1°, 85%, 87%
  • HSB1°, 85%, 87%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.871
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.141
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • GLSLvec3(0.871, 0.141, 0.129)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.871, 0.141, 0.129, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.871, 0.141, 0.129)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB87.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDDE2421
  • DECIMAL ID14558241
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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