#D11403 Hex Color
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#d11403 is a saturated, slightly dark red with warm undertones and strong visual force. Its high chroma creates urgency and passion, making it effective for calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and small accents. Use it sparingly against pale neutrals, or pair it with charcoal for grounded contrast. White text reaches about 5.5:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #d11403
What is #d11403 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d11403 is rgb(209, 20, 3), in HSL hsl(5, 97%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 99%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d11403?
Pair #d11403 with charcoal, warm cream, or muted olive to soften its intensity while preserving a grounded, editorial feel; these combinations suit packaging, posters, and interfaces where the red needs a controlled supporting palette.
Is #d11403 readable on white or black?
#d11403 has a 5.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.81:1 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.