KFC Dark Red

The hex color #DC001B is rgb(220, 0, 27), also known as KFC Dark Red.

Used in the brand palettes of KFC.

#DC001B Color Codes

HEX

#DC001B

RGB

rgb(220, 0, 27)

HSL

hsl(353, 100%, 43%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 100%, 88%, 14%)

Tints & Shades of #DC001B

Shades (darker)

#B70015

#920011

#6E000D

#490009

#250004

Tints (lighter)

#FF0D29

#FF3D54

#FF6E7F

#FF9EA9

#FFCFD4

Text Contrast & Accessibility

White text — ratio 5.17:1 (passes AA)

Black text — ratio 4.06:1 (large text only)

Pair #DC001B with white text — that combination passes WCAG AA for normal text at 5.17:1. For WCAG 2.1 AA, normal text needs at least 4.5:1 and large text at least 3:1 — test other pairings with the contrast checker.

About #DC001B

#DC001B is a dark, vivid warm red. In HSL that's a hue of 353°, 100% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a warm tone that reads best alongside cooler accents.

Complementary & analogous

#00DBC2

#DB5400

#DB0087

Colors similar to #DC001B

The closest colors to #DC001B that have their own page here.

#D4001A

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#E60012

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#E50010

H&M H&M Red

#EB001B

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#E50914

Netflix Netflix Red

#E4002B

KFC KFC Red

#EB0A1E

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Frequently asked about #DC001B

What is the RGB value of #DC001B?

#DC001B is rgb(220, 0, 27) — red 220, green 0, blue 27.

What is the CMYK value of #DC001B?

#DC001B converts to cmyk(0%, 100%, 88%, 14%), useful for print work.

Is #DC001B a warm or cool color?

#DC001B is a dark, vivid warm red (hue 353°, 100% saturation, 43% lightness).

Which brands use #DC001B?

#DC001B (KFC Dark Red) appears in the brand palettes of KFC.