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#DC4838 Color — #DC4838

Complete color reference for #DC4838: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#DC4838
RGBrgb(220, 72, 56)
HSLhsl(6, 70%, 54%)
HSVhsv(6, 75%, 86%)
CMYKC:0% M:67% Y:75% K:14%
CSS Color#DC4838
Decimal14436408
Luminance0.2014

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#DC4838 on White
Ratio: 4.18:1 — AA Large
#DC4838 on Black
Ratio: 5.03:1 — AA
White on #DC4838
Ratio: 4.18:1 — AA Large
Black on #DC4838
Ratio: 5.03:1 — AA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FDF6F5
100#FAE4E1
200#F5C8C3
300#EFADA5
400#E8887E
500#DC4838
600#B03A2D
700#842B22
800#581D16
900#37120E

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #DC4838?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(220, 72, 56). The red channel is 220, green is 72, and blue is 56 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #DC4838?

The HSL value is hsl(6, 70%, 54%). Hue is 6°, saturation is 70%, and lightness is 54%.

Does #DC4838 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #DC4838 achieves a 4.18:1 contrast ratio (AA Large). On a black background it achieves 5.03:1 (AA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #DC4838?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #DC4838 is #38CBDC.