#D40C1C

Color Details

HEX
#D40C1C
RGB
rgb(212, 12, 28)
HSL
hsl(355, 89%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 94%, 87%, 17%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.43:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #d40c1c
Contrast 3.87:1 Fail
White on #d40c1c
Contrast 5.43:1 AA
#d40c1c on Black
Contrast 3.87:1 Fail
#d40c1c on White
Contrast 5.43:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#dd3d49
#e56d77
#ee9ea4
#aa0a16
#7f0711
#55050b

Complement & Analogous

#0cd4c3
#d4600c
#d40c81

Triadic

#1dd40c
#0c1dd4

Monochrome

#55050b #7f0711 #d40c1c #e56d77 #ee9ea4 #f6ced2

Analogous

#d40c81 #e155a7 #d40c1c #dd803d #d4600c #aa4d0a

Complementary Mix

#7f0711 #d40c1c #e56d77 #0cd4c3 #61e3d8 #088a7f

Nearby Colors

#d40c1b
#d40c1d
#d40c0c
#d40c2c

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About #D40C1C

#D40C1C converts to RGB(212, 12, 28) and HSL(355, 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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#D40C1C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #D40C1C?
RGB: 212, 12, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(212, 12, 28)
Is #D40C1C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #D40C1C?
Complement: #0cd4c3.
Does #D40C1C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.43:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.87:1 (AA (large text)).