#DD442C Color Information

Hex color code: #DD442C

The hex color #DD442C is a vivid red with RGB values of (221, 68, 44) and HSL of (8°, 72%, 52%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameChocolate
HEX
#DD442C
RGB
221, 68, 44
HSL
8°, 72%, 52%
CMYK
0%, 69%, 80%, 13%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #DD442C;
background-color: #DD442C;
border-color: #DD442C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #DD442C;
border: 2px solid #DD442C;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#DD442C]
text-[#DD442C]
border-[#DD442C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_DD442C]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #DD442C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #DD442C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #DD442C; 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 #DD442C; background-color: #DD442C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #DD442C20; border-left: 4px solid #DD442C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #DD442C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #DD442C in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

221, 68, 44

Red: 221 / Green: 68 / Blue: 44

HSL

8°, 72%, 52%

Hue: 8° / Saturation: 72% / Lightness: 52%

CMYK

0%, 69%, 80%, 13%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 69% / Yellow: 80% / Key: 13%

What color is #DD442C?

#DD442C is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #DD442C to RGB:

rgb(221, 68, 44)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #DD442C to HSL:

hsl(8, 72%, 52%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #DD442C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 69%, 80%, 13%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#DD442C is a dynamic red color with RGB values of 221, 68, 44 and HSL of 8°, 72%, 52%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #DD442C is #2CC5DD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #DD2C6D.

Use #DD442C in CSS: color: #DD442C or background-color: #DD442C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #DD442C

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.94:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD442C?

#DD442C is a dynamic red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #DD442C?

#DD442C in RGB is (221, 68, 44) - 221 red, 68 green, and 44 blue.

How to use #DD442C in CSS?

Use #DD442C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #DD442C?

#2CC5DD (complementary), #DD2C6D (analogous), and #A22D1A (lighter shade) work well with #DD442C.