Serial Kisses color: hex code #DD3744
Serial Kisses has the hex code #DD3744. It is a moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 86.7% red, 21.6% green and 26.7% blue (221, 55, 68).
Its hue angle is 355°, with 71% saturation and 54% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 75% magenta, 69% yellow and 13% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.7:1).
Serial Kisses (#DD3744) color codes
| HEX | #DD3744 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(221, 55, 68) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(86.7%, 21.6%, 26.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(355, 71%, 54%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(355, 75%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 75%, 69%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(50.13, 63.64, 32.59) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(50.13, 71.5, 27.12) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(32.232, 18.527, 7.347) | |
| Decimal | 14497604 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Serial Kisses, 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 #DD3744 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.7:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #DD3744 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.7:1 | 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 #DD3744 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#686143Protanopia
no red cones#92843fDeuteranopia
no green cones#f3003dTritanopia
no blue cones#777777Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #dd3744; }
.text { color: #dd3744; }
.border { border: 2px solid #dd3744; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(221 55 68 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #dd3744, #dd7d37); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Crimson.
See #DD3744 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #DD3744?
- #DD3744 is a moderate red known as Serial Kisses. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Serial Kisses?
- The RGB value is 221, 55, 68: 221 red, 55 green and 68 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Serial Kisses?
- The complementary color is #37DDD0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DD3744?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.7:1 and white text 4.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.