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#DE2B37 color code is #DE2B37. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #de2b37.

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#DE2B37 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #DE2B37 is 0.1753. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.66:1 against white and 4.51:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#DE2B37 on white4.66:1AA
The quick brown fox
#DE2B37 on black4.51:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #DE2B374.66:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #DE2B374.51:1AA

#DE2B37 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #DE2B37?+
The hex code for #DE2B37 is #DE2B37. In RGB it's rgb(222, 43, 55), and in HSL it's hsl(356, 73%, 52%).
What is the RGB value of #DE2B37?+
#DE2B37 in RGB is (222, 43, 55). Written in CSS: rgb(222, 43, 55).
What is the CMYK value of #DE2B37?+
#DE2B37 converts to CMYK(0%, 81%, 75%, 13%) for print. Hex equivalent is #DE2B37.
Is #de2b37 a warm or cool color?+
#DE2B37 (#DE2B37) is a warm red — its hue sits at 356° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #de2b37 belong to?+
#DE2B37 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 356°, 73%, 52% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #de2b37 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#DE2B37 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.66:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #de2b37?+
The nearest Pantone match for #DE2B37 (#DE2B37) is 179 C Pantone 179 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #DE2B37 in design

Practical guidance for using #de2b37 (#DE2B37) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#DE2B37 is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.7:1 vs white, 4.5:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #DE2B37 (#DE2B37) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#DE2B37 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #de2b37 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#DE2B37 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #DE2B37

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #de2b37 (#DE2B37). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Google#EA4335 · Google RedMcDonald's#DA291C · McDonald's Red