1. reds
2. neutral-vibrants
3. Piercing Red

Color Piercing Red red (#dd1122):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Piercing Red red (#dd1122):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
reds

reds Family:
neutral-vibrant

Saturation:
highly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
light

Temperature:
warm

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
high chroma

Color Information about Piercing Red / #dd1122

The HTML HEX code is #dd1122. The corresponding color name is "Piercing Red". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 221%, Green (G): 17%, Blue (B): 34%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 92%, Yellow (Y):85%, Black (K): 13%. In the HSL color space, #dd1122 has a hue of 355°, saturation of 86%, and lightness of 47%. The HSV representation is 355° for hue, 92% for saturation, and 87% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 47, a* (green to red) = 71, and b* (blue to yellow) = 48. The XYZ representation is X: 30, Y: 16, Z: 3. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3135, U (chrominance) = -0.0886, and V (chrominance) = 0.4853.

The decimal value of the color is 14487842. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CC0033. Variations of the colour are #F3626F for a 20% lighter version and #800A14 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #dd1122, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2520 Kelvin (2520K).

The approximate wavelength of #dd1122 is around 677.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Piercing Red (Hex: #dd1122): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Piercing Red (#dd1122) resembles the vibrant hue of ripe cherries, imparting a sense of intensity and allure. This bold color evokes the fiery passion of a crimson sunset, capturing attention and creating a sense of urgency. It shares similarities with the vibrant red of a freshly bloomed rose, conveying feelings of love and desire. Piercing Red is reminiscent of a crimson lipstick, adding a touch of seduction and confidence. This vivid shade also mirrors the boldness of a stop sign, commanding attention and signaling caution.

Tints and Shades of #dd1122 HEX color (Piercing Red)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #dd1122, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #F7C4C8
• #EE8891
• #E64D59
• #dd1122
• #A60D1A
• #6F0911
• #370409
• #000000

Tones of Piercing Red (#dd1122 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #dd1122, #b83d48 is the less saturated color, while #dd1122 is the most saturated one.

• #b83d48
• #c1323e
• #ca2735
• #d41c2b
• #dd1122
• #463436
• #3d282a
• #331b1e
• #2a0f11

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #dd1122;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #dd1122; }

.text {color:#dd1122;}

.background {background-color:#dd1122;}

.border {border:1px solid #dd1122;}