#CD3D44 Hex Color
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The red hex code #cd3d44 has strong saturation and medium lightness, with warm rosy undertones. It brings urgency and energy to calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, and alerts. Use it as a small accent with charcoal or deep navy instead of a full-page background. White text on this hex code provides about a 4.8:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #cd3d44
What is #cd3d44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cd3d44 is rgb(205, 61, 68), in HSL hsl(357, 59%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 67%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cd3d44?
#cd3d44 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, warm off-white, and muted rose, balancing its saturated rosy red while giving designers darker structure and lighter breathing room for buttons, layouts, and supporting text.
Where does #cd3d44 work best in a design?
#cd3d44 works best as a focused accent in calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, and alert states, where its warm, saturated red creates urgency without overwhelming the entire layout.
Is #cd3d44 readable on white or black?
#cd3d44 has a 4.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.34:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.