#D10011 Hex Color
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#d10011 is an aggressive, saturated red that demands immediate attention. It functions best as a tactical accent rather than a full background, as its intensity overwhelms the eye quickly. Because white text offers strong 5.6:1 contrast against this hex code, it works well for actionable buttons or urgent notification bars. Try pairing it with cool, dark charcoals to ground its heat.
Questions about #d10011
What is #d10011 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d10011 is rgb(209, 0, 17), in HSL hsl(355, 100%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 92%, 18%.
What colors pair effectively with #d10011?
#d10011 benefits from grounding forces to temper its high-energy heat. Try pairing this intense red with deep charcoal or soft neutral grays to balance the visual weight, or use it sparingly against crisp white for maximum impact on actionable call-to-action buttons.
Is #d10011 readable on white or black?
#d10011 has a 5.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.71:1 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.