Flaming Cherry color: hex code #D4202A
Flaming Cherry has the hex code #D4202A. It is a moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 83.1% red, 12.5% green and 16.5% blue (212, 32, 42).
Its hue angle is 357°, with 74% saturation and 48% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 85% magenta, 80% yellow and 17% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.2:1).
Flaming Cherry (#D4202A) color codes
| HEX | #D4202A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(212, 32, 42) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(83.1%, 12.5%, 16.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(357, 74%, 48%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(357, 85%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 85%, 80%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(45.91, 66.19, 42.28) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(45.91, 78.55, 32.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(28.089, 15.202, 3.645) | |
| Decimal | 13901866 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Flaming Cherry, 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 #D4202A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.2:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #D4202A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.2:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.04:1 | 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 #D4202A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5e5428Protanopia
no red cones#897a21Deuteranopia
no green cones#ea0027Tritanopia
no blue cones#6d6d6dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d4202a; }
.text { color: #d4202a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d4202a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(212 32 42 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d4202a, #d47020); }Similar colors
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See #D4202A on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #D4202A?
- #D4202A is a moderate red known as Flaming Cherry. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Flaming Cherry?
- The RGB value is 212, 32, 42: 212 red, 32 green and 42 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Flaming Cherry?
- The complementary color is #20D4CA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D4202A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.04:1 and white text 5.2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.