#D04426 Hex Color
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#d04426 is a loud, saturated red with warm, orange undertones that demand attention. Because of its intensity, this hue works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action or alert buttons rather than a large background. It pairs surprisingly well with deep slate grays to balance its natural energy. This bold hex code provides sufficient contrast for white text on small UI elements.
Questions about #d04426
What is #d04426 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d04426 is rgb(208, 68, 38), in HSL hsl(11, 69%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 82%, 18%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
Where should I use #d04426 in a web interface?
Reserve #d04426 for small, high-impact elements like call-to-action buttons, alert icons, or notification badges. Because this red-orange hue is so visually dominant, using it for large backgrounds will quickly overwhelm the user and cause visual fatigue.
What colors pair well with the intensity of #d04426?
To ground the natural energy of #d04426, pair it with deep slate grays or soft, neutral off-whites. These muted, darker tones act as an anchor, allowing the vibrancy of the red-orange to stand out without clashing.
Is #d04426 readable on white or black?
#d04426 has a 4.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.53:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.