#D1041F Hex Color
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This high-octane red demands immediate attention. It functions best as a small accent or call-to-action button, as its intensity overwhelms when applied to full backgrounds. Pair it with a dark charcoal to ground the energy. White text offers excellent legibility against this shade, meeting accessibility standards for body copy. Designers identify this saturated, bold tone by the hex code #d1041f.
Questions about #d1041f
What is #d1041f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d1041f is rgb(209, 4, 31), in HSL hsl(352, 96%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 98%, 85%, 18%.
What colors pair best with #d1041f?
Deep neutrals like charcoal or slate gray provide the necessary grounding to balance the intense energy of #d1041f. Using dark, desaturated tones prevents the red from becoming visually overwhelming while maintaining a sophisticated, high-contrast aesthetic suitable for modern digital interfaces.
Is #d1041f readable on white or black?
#d1041f has a 5.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.74:1 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.