Dazzling Red color: hex code #D82C0D
Dazzling Red has the hex code #D82C0D. It is a vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 84.7% red, 17.3% green and 5.1% blue (216, 44, 13).
Its hue angle is 9°, with 89% saturation and 45% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 80% magenta, 94% yellow and 15% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.9:1).
Dazzling Red (#D82C0D) color codes
| HEX | #D82C0D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(216, 44, 13) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(84.7%, 17.3%, 5.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(9, 89%, 45%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(9, 94%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 80%, 94%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(47.54, 63.87, 56.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(47.54, 85.4, 41.59) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(29.296, 16.434, 2.01) | |
| Decimal | 14167053 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Dazzling Red, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #D82C0D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.9:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #D82C0D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.9:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #D82C0D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#655901Protanopia
no red cones#8f7e00Deuteranopia
no green cones#ef0029Tritanopia
no blue cones#717171Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d82c0d; }
.text { color: #d82c0d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d82c0d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(216 44 13 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d82c0d, #d8920d); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Mahogany.
See #D82C0D on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #D82C0D?
- #D82C0D is a vivid red known as Dazzling Red. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Dazzling Red?
- The RGB value is 216, 44, 13: 216 red, 44 green and 13 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Dazzling Red?
- The complementary color is #0DB9D8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D82C0D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.29:1 and white text 4.9:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.