#DB242D Color Information

Hex color code: #DB242D

#DB242D is a striking red color. In RGB it is (219, 36, 45), and in HSL it is (357°, 72%, 50%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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HEX

#DB242D

RGB

219, 36, 45

HSL

357°, 72%, 50%

CMYK

0%, 84%, 79%, 14%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #DB242D;
background-color: #DB242D;
border-color: #DB242D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #DB242D;
border: 2px solid #DB242D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#DB242D]
text-[#DB242D]
border-[#DB242D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_DB242D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #DB242D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #DB242D; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #DB242D; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #DB242D; background-color: #DB242D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #DB242D20; border-left: 4px solid #DB242D; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #DB242D; }

Related Colors

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Split Complementary

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #DB242D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

219, 36, 45

Red: 219 / Green: 36 / Blue: 45

HSL

357°, 72%, 50%

Hue: 357° / Saturation: 72% / Lightness: 50%

CMYK

0%, 84%, 79%, 14%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 84% / Yellow: 79% / Key: 14%

What color is #DB242D?

#DB242D is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

24DBD2

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #DB242D to RGB:

rgb(219, 36, 45)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #DB242D to HSL:

hsl(357, 72%, 50%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #DB242D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 84%, 79%, 14%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A eye-catching red tone, #DB242D has RGB (219, 36, 45) and HSL (357°, 72%, 50%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #DB242D is #24DBD2, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #DB2489.

Use #DB242D in CSS: color: #DB242D or background-color: #DB242D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #DB242D

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 4.30:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DB242D?

#DB242D is a eye-catching red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #DB242D?

#DB242D in RGB is (219, 36, 45) - 219 red, 36 green, and 45 blue.

How to use #DB242D in CSS?

Use #DB242D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #DB242D?

#24DBD2 (complementary), #DB2489 (analogous), and #9A191F (lighter shade) work well with #DB242D.