Debian Red
Also known as: Anger, Rubylicious, Red-Eye, Love Surge
Quietly passionate and urgent, Debian Red is a warm-toned red that earns its keep in call-to-action buttons and food branding. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (5.18:1, passes WCAG AA).
Debian Red color codes
- HEX
- #D70A53
- RGB
- rgb(215, 10, 83)
- RGBA
- rgba(215, 10, 83, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(339, 91%, 44%)
- HSV
- hsv(339, 95%, 84%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 95%, 61%, 16%)
- LAB
- lab(46.8 71.8 19.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(56.3% 0.222 11.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print — request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: crimson#DC143C · ΔE 7.3
- RAL 3018 — Strawberry red#D14152 · ΔE 6.4 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Debian Red works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Debian Red
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Debian Red by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 5.18:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.06:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Debian Red background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Debian Red
Debian Red with its complement
Soft neighbors of Debian Red
Debian Red triad
Similar colors
- Anger#DD0055 · ΔE 1.1
- Rubylicious#DB1459 · ΔE 1.5
- Love Surge#CE1D51 · ΔE 1.5
- Lusty Lips#D5174E · ΔE 1.7
- Beet Wave#D4265D · ΔE 2.4
- Framboise#E40058 · ΔE 2.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Debian Red is closest to Dark Cyan.
Debian Red FAQs
What color is Debian Red?
Debian Red is a medium red with the hex code #D70A53. In HSL terms it has a hue of 339°, 91% saturation, and 44% lightness.
What is the hex code for Debian Red?
The hex code for Debian Red is #D70A53. In RGB it's rgb(215, 10, 83), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 95%, 61%, 16%).
What colors go well with Debian Red?
Debian Red pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with green accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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