Horror Snob color: hex code #D34D4D
Horror Snob has the hex code #D34D4D. It is a moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82.7% red, 30.2% green and 30.2% blue (211, 77, 77).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 60% saturation and 56% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 64% magenta, 64% yellow and 17% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.94:1).
Horror Snob (#D34D4D) color codes
| HEX | #D34D4D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(211, 77, 77) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82.7%, 30.2%, 30.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 60%, 56%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 64%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 64%, 64%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(51.49, 52.74, 28.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(51.49, 60, 28.48) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.86, 19.697, 9.197) | |
| Decimal | 13847885 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Horror Snob, 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 #D34D4D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.94:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #D34D4D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.94:1 | Pass | 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 #D34D4D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#70694cProtanopia
no red cones#928549Deuteranopia
no green cones#e72f4eTritanopia
no blue cones#7b7b7bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d34d4d; }
.text { color: #d34d4d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d34d4d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(211 77 77 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d34d4d, #d3904d); }Similar colors
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See #D34D4D on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #D34D4D?
- #D34D4D is a moderate red known as Horror Snob. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Horror Snob?
- The RGB value is 211, 77, 77: 211 red, 77 green and 77 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Horror Snob?
- The complementary color is #4DD3D3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D34D4D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.94:1 and white text 4.25:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.