Color: #DC143C

#DC143C Color Information

#DC143C is a dark color. The closest websafe version is #DC143C. A complement of this color would be #14DBB4, perceived brightness is 0.33, and the grayscale version is #787878.

In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 348°,a saturation of 83%, and a lightness of 47%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 348°, a saturation of 100%, and a value of 100%.

In a RGB color space, #DC143C is composed of 86% red, 8% green and 24% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 91% magenta, 73% yellow and 14% black.

In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 16.70, x: 0.6049, and y: 0.3144.

Color Code #DC143C

HEX
#DC143C
RGB
rgb(220, 20, 60)
HSL
hsl(348, 83%, 47%)
HSV
hsv(348, 91%, 86%)
CMYK
0%, 91%, 73%, 14%
XYZ
X: 32.13, Y: 16.70, Z: 4.29
Lab
L: 47.88, a: 71.28, b: 35.48
Name
crimson

Shades of Color #DC143C

Shades are created by darkening the original color #DC143C in equal steps from 0% to 90%. These shades are perfect for creating depth and contrast in your designs. Use them to add visual hierarchy or highlight specific elements in your projects.

Tints of Color #DC143C

Tints are created by lightening the original color #DC143C in equal steps from 0% to 90%, ending with pure white. These tints are ideal for creating soft backgrounds, subtle highlights, or cohesive UI elements that complement your designs.

About #DC143C Color Code

In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 348°, a saturation of 83%, and a lightness of 47%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 348°, a saturation of 91%, and a value of 86%.

  • HEX: #DC143C
  • RGB: rgb(220, 20, 60)
  • HSL: hsl(348, 83%, 47%)
  • HSV: hsv(348, 91%, 86%)
  • CMYK: 0.00% cyan, 91.00% magenta, 73.00% yellow, 14.00% black
  • XYZ: 32.13, 16.70, 4.29
  • Yxy: 16.70, 0.6049, 0.3144
  • Hunter Lab: 47.88, 71.28, 35.48
  • CIE-Lab: 47.88, 71.28, 35.48

In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 32.13, Y: 16.70, Z: 4.29. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 16.70, x: 0.6049, and y: 0.3144.

In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 47.88, a: 71.28, and b: 35.48. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 47.88, a: 71.28, and b: 35.48.

Use these color codes in your CSS, design tools, or anywhere you need to specify a color. You can also explore its shades and tints for more creative options.

Triadic Colors of #DC143C

Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #DC143C. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.

Analogous Colors of #DC143C

Analogous colors are adjacent to #DC143C on the color wheel. They create harmonious and visually pleasing designs, ideal for projects that need a cohesive look.

Monochromatic Colors of #DC143C

Monochromatic colors are variations of #DC143C, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.

Complementary Color of #DC143C

The complementary color of #DC143C is opposite it on the color wheel. Complementary colors provide strong contrast and are ideal for designs that need visual impact and attention.

CSS Examples of #DC143C

/* Using HEX */
body {
  background-color: #dc143c;
}
/* Using RGB */
body {
  background-color: rgb(220, 20, 60);
}
/* Using RGB with opacity */
body {
  background-color: rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.5);
}
/* Using HSL */
body {
  background-color: hsl(348, 83%, 47%);
}
/* Text color */
p {
  color: #dc143c;
}
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/* Box shadow */
div {
  box-shadow: 4px 4px #dc143c;
}

HTML Examples of #DC143C

<!-- Using HEX -->
<div style="background-color: #dc143c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB -->
<div style="background-color: rgb(220, 20, 60); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity -->
<div style="background-color: rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL -->
<div style="background-color: hsl(348, 83%, 47%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color -->
<p style="color: #dc143c;">This is a text example.</p>
Text Preview
<!-- Box shadow -->
<div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #dc143c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>

Related Colors of #DC143C

These colors are similar to #DC143C, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.