Debian Red
HEX: #D70A53 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#D70A53
215, 10, 83
338°, 91% ,44%
0, 95, 61, 16
About Debian Red
Debian Red (#D70A53) is a color with RGB(215, 10, 83) and HSL(338.6°, 91.1%, 44.1%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #0AD78E, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #53D70A and #0A53D7. The name comes from Debian Red (English).
- HEX: #D70A53
- RGB: 215, 10, 83
- HSL: 338.6°, 91.1%, 44.1%
- Mood: Energetic, Bold
- Style: Vivid, Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #0AD78E
- Triadic colors: #53D70A, #0A53D7
- The name comes from Debian Red (English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #D70A53 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
Debian is a free operating system (OS) for your computer. An operating system is the set of basic programs and utilities that make your computer run. Debian provides more than a pure OS: it comes with over 59000 packages, precompiled software bundled in a nice format for easy installation on your machine. The Debian Project was founded in 1993 by Ian Murdock. The color red, specifically this shade, became a core part of Debian's visual identity, most notably in its iconic 'swirl' logo. This logo was designed by Raul Silva and adopted in 1999. The color is often used in conjunction with white or black for contrast in their branding materials, website, and documentation. The specific hex value #d70a53 is consistently used across official Debian resources.
First Recorded Use
The exact first use of the term 'Debian Red' to refer to the specific hex code #d70a53 is difficult to pinpoint precisely. However, the color itself, or very similar shades, became prominent with the Debian project's branding, particularly with the 'swirl' logo, which was introduced in 1999. The hex code #d70a53 is widely recognized as the official 'Debian Red' and is documented in their branding guidelines.
Cultural Associations
Within the open-source and Linux communities, 'Debian Red' is immediately recognizable and strongly associated with the Debian project, which is known for its commitment to free software principles, stability, and a robust package management system (APT). It evokes a sense of reliability and community among its users and developers. The color is a key element of Debian's brand identity, helping to distinguish it from other Linux distributions.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #D70A53;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #D70A53;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #D70A53;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#D70A53,
#0AD78E
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#D70A53,
#0AD78E
);
}// SCSS variable
$debian-red: #D70A53;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$debian-red-r: 215;
$debian-red-g: 10;
$debian-red-b: 83;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $debian-red;
color: rgba($debian-red-r, $debian-red-g, $debian-red-b, 0.8);
}