Codes & values
- Color Name
Danger Red - Color ID
KDF-C-14427686 - HEX
#DC2626 - RGB
rgb(220, 38, 38) - RGBA
rgba(220, 38, 38, 1) - HSL
hsl(0, 72%, 51%) - HSLA
hsla(0, 72%, 51%, 1) - HSV / HSB
hsv(0, 83%, 86%) - CMYK
cmyk(0%, 83%, 83%, 14%) - Light / Dark
mid
Quick answers
- What is the HEX code for Danger Red?
- #DC2626
- What is Danger Red RGB?
- rgb(220, 38, 38)
- What is Danger Red HSL?
- hsl(0, 72%, 51%)
- What is Danger Red CMYK?
- cmyk(0%, 83%, 83%, 14%)
What is Danger Red?
Danger Red is a curated red family color at #DC2626. It appears in our library with tags for ui, button, text. This mid-range shade works as a primary brand or UI accent when contrast with text is verified. Temperature lean: warm — energetic, inviting, and closer to red/orange/yellow on the wheel..
Danger Red HEX code
The HEX code for Danger Red is #DC2626. Paste it into CSS as color: #DC2626; or background-color: #DC2626;. Design tools accept the same six-digit value without the # prefix (dc2626).
Danger Red RGB
Danger Red in RGB is rgb(220, 38, 38) (channels R 220, G 38, B 38). Use RGB when you need opacity via rgba(220, 38, 38, 1).
Danger Red HSL & HSV
HSL is hsl(0, 72%, 51%) — useful for generating lighter/darker variants by adjusting lightness. HSV/HSB is hsv(0, 83%, 86%), closer to how many digital pickers expose hue, saturation, and brightness.
Danger Red CMYK
Approximate CMYK for Danger Red is cmyk(0%, 83%, 83%, 14%). Screen HEX/RGB values are device-dependent; for print, always soft-proof in your print profile rather than relying on a web conversion alone.
Shades of Danger Red
Darker shades (mixed toward black): #B72020, #931919, #6E1313, #490D0D, #250606. Use deeper shades for hover states, borders, and dark-mode accents.
Tints of Danger Red
Lighter tints (mixed toward white): #E24A4A, #E86E6E, #EE9393, #F3B7B7, #F9DBDB. Tints work well for soft backgrounds, chips, and secondary buttons.
Colors that go with Danger Red
Complementary pairing: #DC2626, #26DCDC. Analogous neighbors: #DC2681, #DC2626, #DC8126. Triadic accents: #DC2626, #26DC26, #2626DC. Always check text contrast when pairing.
Danger Red color combinations
A practical combo: primary #DC2626, complementary accent #26DCDC, and a neutral charcoal or off-white for text and surfaces. Split-complementary options: #DC2626, #26DC81, #2681DC.
Danger Red in web design
Red works as error states, sale badges, and urgent CTAs. Keep body text dark on light surfaces and reserve pure red for accents so pages do not feel alarming.
Danger Red in branding
Brand reds feel bold and urgent — classic for food delivery, sports, and clearance campaigns. Contrast vs white is 4.83:1 (passes WCAG AA for normal text); vs black 4.35:1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HEX code for Danger Red?
- Danger Red: #DC2626.
- What is Danger Red RGB?
- Danger Red: rgb(220, 38, 38).
- What is Danger Red HSL?
- Danger Red: hsl(0, 72%, 51%).
- What is Danger Red CMYK?
- Danger Red: cmyk(0%, 83%, 83%, 14%).
- What colors go with Danger Red?
- Try complementary #DC2626, #26DCDC or analogous #DC2681, #DC2626, #DC8126.
- Is Danger Red good for text on white?
- Yes — contrast 4.83:1 meets WCAG AA for normal text.
Accessibility snapshot
Contrast vs white: 4.83:1 (AA body text pass). Contrast vs black: 4.35:1. Complementary swatch: #DC2626, #26DCDC.
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