#D00000 Hex Color
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Red Epiphyllum is a saturated, unapologetic red that demands immediate attention. This hue is often too intense for large backgrounds, but it works as a perfect high-impact accent for buttons or error states. White text remains legible against this shade with a 5.7:1 contrast ratio. Pair it sparingly with cool grays to balance the visual heat. The hex code for this color is #d00000.
About Red Epiphyllum
A stop sign burning straight through the fog
What does red epiphyllum mean?
Red often signals urgency, passion, and danger, and in many cultures it also stands for luck and celebration. Its full saturation and mid-deep lightness give it a hot, assertive energy that fills space without much help.
Where you see red epiphyllum
- fire trucks
- stop signs
- ripe tomatoes
- ladybugs
- boxing gloves
- mailbox flags
What it works for
Use it for alerts, sale badges, and calls to action, or as a single bold accent on neutral layouts.
What colors go with red epiphyllum?
Midnight Blue #020035The deep cool base lets the red burn without competition.Mint Cream #f5fffaThe pale green cools the red and keeps it from shouting.Charcoal #36454fNear-black gray grounds the red and sharpens its heat.Blush #de5d83The soft pink echoes the hue at a calmer volume.Mustard #ffdb58Both colors run warm, so the pairing feels bold and cohesive.Teal #008080The blue green sits opposite red, so each looks more intense.
Questions about Red Epiphyllum
What is the hex code for Red Epiphyllum?
Red Epiphyllum is #d00000. In RGB that is rgb(208, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 18%.
Is Red Epiphyllum readable on white or black?
Red Epiphyllum has a 5.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.68:1 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.