#DE1B1C

Color Details

HEX
#DE1B1C
RGB
rgb(222, 27, 28)
HSL
hsl(360, 78%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 88%, 87%, 13%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 4.91:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #de1b1c
Contrast 4.28:1 Fail
White on #de1b1c
Contrast 4.91:1 AA
#de1b1c on Black
Contrast 4.28:1 Fail
#de1b1c on White
Contrast 4.91:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#e54949
#eb7677
#f2a4a4
#b21616
#851011
#590b0b

Complement & Analogous

#1bdede
#de7d1b
#de1b7d

Triadic

#1bde1b
#1b1bde

Monochrome

#590b0b #851011 #de1b1c #eb7677 #f2a4a4 #f8d1d2

Analogous

#de1b7d #e85fa4 #de1b1c #e59749 #de7d1b #b26416

Complementary Mix

#851011 #de1b1c #eb7677 #1bdede #6beaea #129090

Nearby Colors

#de1b1b
#de1b1d
#de1b0c
#de1b2c

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About #DE1B1C

#DE1B1C converts to RGB(222, 27, 28) and HSL(360, 78%, 49%). 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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#DE1B1C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #DE1B1C?
RGB: 222, 27, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(222, 27, 28)
Is #DE1B1C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #DE1B1C?
Complement: #1bdede.
Does #DE1B1C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 4.91:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 4.28:1 (AA (large text)).