#D3282E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #D3282E?

RGB(211, 40, 46), HSL(357.9, 68.1%, 49.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 81.0%, 78.2%, 17.3%).

Q: Does #D3282E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.11:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#D3282E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 211, 40, 46, in HSL 357.9°, 68.1%, 49.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 81.0%, 78.2%, 17.3%. The nearest named color is RAL 3018 Strawberry Red.

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Color Values

HEX

#D3282E

RGB

211, 40, 46

HSL

357.9, 68.1%, 49.2%

HSV

357.9, 81.0%, 82.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 81.0%, 78.2%, 17.3%

OKLCH

0.5628 0.2051 25.5

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: RAL 3018 Strawberry Red

Color Psychology

Pure red is the color of adrenaline, passion, and urgency. It raises heart rate and stimulates appetite, which is why fast-food chains and sale banners rely on it worldwide. Culturally, red signifies luck and prosperity in East Asia while representing danger and prohibition in Western road signage.

Design Usage

Medium red is ideal for call-to-action buttons, sale badges, and notification dots where instant attention is needed. It should be used sparingly as an accent rather than a dominant background to avoid visual fatigue. Red pairs effectively with white text for maximum legibility in buttons and banners.