Kiss of the Scorpion color: hex code #DC331A
Kiss of the Scorpion has the hex code #DC331A. It is a moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.3% red, 20% green and 10.2% blue (220, 51, 26).
Its hue angle is 8°, with 79% saturation and 48% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 77% magenta, 88% yellow and 14% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.63:1).
Kiss of the Scorpion (#DC331A) color codes
| HEX | #DC331A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(220, 51, 26) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.3%, 20%, 10.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(8, 79%, 48%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(8, 88%, 86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 77%, 88%, 14%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(49.08, 63.23, 53.46) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(49.08, 82.8, 40.22) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.889, 17.663, 2.76) | |
| Decimal | 14431002 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Kiss of the Scorpion, 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 #DC331A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.53:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.63:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #DC331A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.63:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.53:1 | 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 #DC331A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#695d13Protanopia
no red cones#92820aDeuteranopia
no green cones#f30030Tritanopia
no blue cones#757575Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dc331a; }
.text { color: #dc331a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dc331a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(220 51 26 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dc331a, #dc941a); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Vermilion.
See #DC331A on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #DC331A?
- #DC331A is a moderate red known as Kiss of the Scorpion. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Kiss of the Scorpion?
- The RGB value is 220, 51, 26: 220 red, 51 green and 26 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Kiss of the Scorpion?
- The complementary color is #1AC3DC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DC331A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.53:1 and white text 4.63:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.