Halloween Punch color: hex code #DD2211
Halloween Punch has the hex code #DD2211. It is a vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.7% red, 13.3% green and 6.7% blue (221, 34, 17).
Its hue angle is 5°, with 86% saturation and 47% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 85% magenta, 92% yellow and 13% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.87:1).
Halloween Punch (#DD2211) color codes
| HEX | #DD2211 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 34, 17) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.7%, 13.3%, 6.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(5, 86%, 47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(5, 92%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 85%, 92%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(47.7, 67.72, 56.02) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(47.7, 87.88, 39.6) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.496, 16.562, 2.121) | |
| Decimal | 14492177 | |
| Short hex | #D21 |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Halloween Punch, 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 #DD2211 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.87:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #DD2211 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.87:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.31:1 | 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 #DD2211 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#635708Protanopia
no red cones#907f00Deuteranopia
no green cones#f40022Tritanopia
no blue cones#717171Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dd2211; }
.text { color: #dd2211; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dd2211; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(221 34 17 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dd2211, #dd8811); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Vermilion.
See #DD2211 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #DD2211?
- #DD2211 is a vivid red known as Halloween Punch. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Halloween Punch?
- The RGB value is 221, 34, 17: 221 red, 34 green and 17 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Halloween Punch?
- The complementary color is #11CCDD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DD2211?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.31:1 and white text 4.87:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.