#DD4527 Color Information

Hex color code: #DD4527

The hex color #DD4527 is a striking red with RGB values of (221, 69, 39) and HSL of (10°, 73%, 51%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameChocolate
HEX
#DD4527
RGB
221, 69, 39
HSL
10°, 73%, 51%
CMYK
0%, 69%, 82%, 13%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #DD4527;
background-color: #DD4527;
border-color: #DD4527;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #DD4527;
border: 2px solid #DD4527;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#DD4527]
text-[#DD4527]
border-[#DD4527]
shadow-[0_0_10px_DD4527]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #DD4527, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #DD4527; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #DD4527; 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 #DD4527; background-color: #DD452715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #DD452720; border-left: 4px solid #DD4527; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #DD4527; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #DD4527 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

221, 69, 39

Red: 221 / Green: 69 / Blue: 39

HSL

10°, 73%, 51%

Hue: 10° / Saturation: 73% / Lightness: 51%

CMYK

0%, 69%, 82%, 13%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 69% / Yellow: 82% / Key: 13%

What color is #DD4527?

#DD4527 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #DD4527 to RGB:

rgb(221, 69, 39)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #DD4527 to HSL:

hsl(10, 73%, 51%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #DD4527 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 69%, 82%, 13%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A vivid red tone, #DD4527 has RGB (221, 69, 39) and HSL (10°, 73%, 51%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #DD4527 is #27BFDD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #DD2764.

Use #DD4527 in CSS: color: #DD4527 or background-color: #DD4527. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #DD4527

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.95:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD4527?

#DD4527 is a vivid red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #DD4527?

#DD4527 in RGB is (221, 69, 39) - 221 red, 69 green, and 39 blue.

How to use #DD4527 in CSS?

Use #DD4527 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #DD4527?

#27BFDD (complementary), #DD2764 (analogous), and #9F2F19 (lighter shade) work well with #DD4527.