Information about #DF112E color

#DF112E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #DF112E belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(223, 17, 46) — 87.5% red, 6.7% green, 18% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 81 / 69 / 13. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#DF112E is a pure, full-strength warm red that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Geranium Lake (#E31230). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Medium Candy Apple Red (#E2062C) and Chiefs Red (#E31837).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(223, 17, 46)), which gives #DF112E its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #DF112E: 4.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.3:1 for black. #DF112E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#DF112E color variations

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

#DF112E 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 #DF112E

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

Phillies Red color link
Phillies Red

#E81828

Ajax Red color link
Ajax Red

#D2122E

Google Red color link
Google Red

#D50F25

Crimson color link
Crimson

#DC143C

Husker Red color link
Husker Red

#E41C38

Stop Red color link
Stop Red

#CF142B

Huawei Red color link
Huawei Red

#CF0A2C

Rozgematos color link
Rozgematos

#E50325

Virgin Lust color link
Virgin Lust

#E4181E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#DF112E
  • RGB223, 17, 46
  • CMYK0, 81, 69, 13
  • CSSrgb(223, 17, 46)
  • HSL352°, 86%, 47%
  • HSL Precise351.553°, 85.833%, 47.059%
  • HSV352°, 92%, 87%
  • HSB352°, 92%, 87%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.875
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.067
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.875, 0.067, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.875, 0.067, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.875, 0.067, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB87.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB6.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDDF112E
  • DECIMAL ID14618926
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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