#D04F2F Hex Color
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This intense, saturated brick red commands immediate attention without feeling aggressive. Because it is highly chromatic and warm, #d04f2f works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with cool, slate blues to balance its high energy. Black text provides excellent readability against this shade, meeting accessibility standards for small body copy.
Questions about #d04f2f
What is #d04f2f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d04f2f is rgb(208, 79, 47), in HSL hsl(12, 63%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 77%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d04f2f?
Because #d04f2f carries significant warmth and saturation, it balances best against cool, muted tones like slate blue or charcoal. These neutral or contrasting cool colors prevent the vibrancy of this red from overwhelming your overall design composition.
Is #d04f2f readable on white or black?
#d04f2f has a 4.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.84:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.