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Cinnabar Red
Cinnabar Red
#D32F2FClick to copy
Cinnabar Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(211, 47, 47)Copy
HSLhsl(0, 65%, 51%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(0, 78%, 83%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 78%, 78%, 17%)Copy
Cinnabar Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#D32F2F
Click to copy#2FD3D3
Click to copyAnalogous
#D32F81
Click to copy#D3812F
Click to copySplit Complementary
#2FD381
Click to copy#2F81D3
Click to copyMonochromatic
#D32F2F
Click to copy#DA8E8E
Click to copy#F3DBDB
Click to copy#811B1B
Click to copy#2D0909
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyCinnabar Red WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
4.98 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Black background #000000
4.22 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.57 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Dark gray background #333333
2.54 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Cinnabar Red Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Cinnabar Red Color Introduction
Definition
Cinnabar Red (HEX #D32F2F) has the RGB value rgb(211, 47, 47), the HSL value hsl(0°, 65%, 51%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 78%, 78%, 17%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Cinnabar Red is #2FD3D3, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #D32F81 and #D3812F that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#2FD381, #2F81D3) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Cinnabar Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Cinnabar Red has a contrast ratio of 4.98:1 against white and 4.22:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AA, giving body text good readability.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Cinnabar Red has a lightness of 51% and a saturation of 65%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A red often found in classical texts, pure and rich; used for the cinnabar of inscriptions, traditional seal paste, and court ceremonial decoration.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Cinnabar Red tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Cinnabar Red is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Cinnabar Red Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
