#DD2242

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DD2242?

RGB(221, 34, 66), HSL(349.7, 73.3%, 50.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 84.6%, 70.1%, 13.3%).

Q: Does #DD2242 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.79:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#DD2242 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 221, 34, 66, in HSL 349.7°, 73.3%, 50.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 84.6%, 70.1%, 13.3%. The nearest named color is crimson.

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Color Values

HEX

#DD2242

RGB

221, 34, 66

HSL

349.7, 73.3%, 50.0%

HSV

349.7, 84.6%, 86.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 84.6%, 70.1%, 13.3%

OKLCH

0.58 0.2161 19.6

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: crimson

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.