#DD3C27 Color Information

Hex color code: #DD3C27

#DD3C27 is a striking red color. In RGB it is (221, 60, 39), and in HSL it is (7°, 73%, 51%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameCrimson

HEX

#DD3C27

RGB

221, 60, 39

HSL

7°, 73%, 51%

CMYK

0%, 73%, 82%, 13%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #DD3C27;
background-color: #DD3C27;
border-color: #DD3C27;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #DD3C27;
border: 2px solid #DD3C27;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#DD3C27]
text-[#DD3C27]
border-[#DD3C27]
shadow-[0_0_10px_DD3C27]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #DD3C27, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #DD3C27; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #DD3C27; color: #000000; }

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 #DD3C27; background-color: #DD3C2715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #DD3C2720; border-left: 4px solid #DD3C27; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #DD3C27; }

Related Colors

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Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #DD3C27 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

221, 60, 39

Red: 221 / Green: 60 / Blue: 39

HSL

7°, 73%, 51%

Hue: 7° / Saturation: 73% / Lightness: 51%

CMYK

0%, 73%, 82%, 13%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 73% / Yellow: 82% / Key: 13%

What color is #DD3C27?

#DD3C27 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

27C8DD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #DD3C27 to RGB:

rgb(221, 60, 39)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #DD3C27 to HSL:

hsl(7, 73%, 51%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #DD3C27 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 73%, 82%, 13%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A striking red tone, #DD3C27 has RGB (221, 60, 39) and HSL (7°, 73%, 51%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #DD3C27 is #27C8DD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #DD276D.

Use #DD3C27 in CSS: color: #DD3C27 or background-color: #DD3C27. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #DD3C27

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.75:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD3C27?

#DD3C27 is a striking red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #DD3C27?

#DD3C27 in RGB is (221, 60, 39) - 221 red, 60 green, and 39 blue.

How to use #DD3C27 in CSS?

Use #DD3C27 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #DD3C27?

#27C8DD (complementary), #DD276D (analogous), and #9F2819 (lighter shade) work well with #DD3C27.