#D40C0C

Color Details

HEX
#D40C0C
RGB
rgb(212, 12, 12)
HSL
hsl(0, 89%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 94%, 94%, 17%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.44:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #d40c0c
Contrast 3.86:1 Fail
White on #d40c0c
Contrast 5.44:1 AA
#d40c0c on Black
Contrast 3.86:1 Fail
#d40c0c on White
Contrast 5.44:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#dd3d3d
#e56d6d
#ee9e9e
#aa0a0a
#7f0707
#550505

Complement & Analogous

#0cd4d4
#d4700c
#d40c70

Triadic

#0cd40c
#0c0cd4

Monochrome

#550505 #7f0707 #d40c0c #e56d6d #ee9e9e #f6cece

Analogous

#d40c70 #e1559b #d40c0c #dd8d3d #d4700c #aa5a0a

Complementary Mix

#7f0707 #d40c0c #e56d6d #0cd4d4 #61e3e3 #088a8a

Nearby Colors

#d40c0b
#d40c0d
#d40bfc
#d40c1c

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About #D40C0C

#D40C0C converts to RGB(212, 12, 12) and HSL(0, 89%, 44%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#D40C0C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #D40C0C?
RGB: 212, 12, 12. Copy as CSS: rgb(212, 12, 12)
Is #D40C0C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #D40C0C?
Complement: #0cd4d4.
Does #D40C0C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.44:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.86:1 (AA (large text)).