#D12E06 Hex Color
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A saturated, warm red with a strong orange undertone, #d12e06 feels urgent, energetic, and bold. Its medium-dark value suits calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, and emergency accents. Use it as a small accent against charcoal or cream rather than a dominant background. The hex code #d12e06 supports readable white text at about a 5.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #d12e06
What is #d12e06 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d12e06 is rgb(209, 46, 6), in HSL hsl(12, 94%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 97%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d12e06?
#d12e06 pairs well with charcoal, cream, and warm neutrals because they soften its saturated orange-red intensity while preserving its visual energy, making the combination useful for buttons, sale graphics, labels, and focused brand accents.
Why does #d12e06 feel warm rather than cool?
#d12e06 reads as a warm red because its strong orange undertone shifts it away from blue-based crimson and toward a more fiery, attention-grabbing appearance across most interfaces and printed materials.
Is #d12e06 readable on white or black?
#d12e06 has a 5.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.10:1 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.