Information about #DF3417 color

#DF3417 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #DF3417 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(223, 52, 23) (87.5% red, 20.4% green, 9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 67 / 78 / 13 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#DF3417 presents itself as a energetic, saturated 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 Grapefruit (#DC381F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bolivia Red (#DA291C) and Pursuit (#D9251D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(223, 52, 23)), which gives #DF3417 its character. If you plan to put text on a #DF3417 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.5:1. #DF3417 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#DF3417 color variations

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

#DF3417 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 #DF3417

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

Grapefruit color link
Grapefruit

#DC381F

Bolivia Red color link
Bolivia Red

#DA291C

Pursuit color link
Pursuit

#D9251D

Lava Red color link
Lava Red

#E42217

Chili Red color link
Chili Red

#E23D28

Brown Madder color link
Brown Madder

#DB2929

Maximum Red color link
Maximum Red

#D92121

Red-Orange color link
Red-Orange

#E32224

Lust color link
Lust

#E62020

Vermillion color link
Vermillion

#F4320C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#DF3417
  • RGB223, 52, 23
  • CMYK0, 67, 78, 13
  • CSSrgb(223, 52, 23)
  • HSL9°, 81%, 48%
  • HSL Precise8.7°, 81.301%, 48.235%
  • HSV9°, 90%, 87%
  • HSB9°, 90%, 87%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.875
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.204
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.090
  • GLSLvec3(0.875, 0.204, 0.090)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.875, 0.204, 0.090, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.875, 0.204, 0.090)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB87.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB20.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDDF3417
  • DECIMAL ID14627863
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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