#D2222D Hex Color
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#d2222d is a saturated, warm red with a medium-dark value and a slight blue undertone. Its bold intensity suits calls to action, sports branding, sale graphics, and emergency interfaces, where it signals urgency and energy. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full background; white text remains readable at about 5.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #d2222d.
Questions about #d2222d
What is #d2222d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d2222d is rgb(210, 34, 45), in HSL hsl(356, 72%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 84%, 79%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d2222d?
Use #d2222d with white or charcoal for crisp contrast, or soften it with warm neutrals such as cream and sand. Muted blue-green accents can balance its warm, energetic character without competing with its strong saturation.
What does #d2222d communicate, and where should it be used?
#d2222d communicates urgency, energy, and confidence through its saturated warm red appearance. Use it for calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, alerts, or focused accents, but avoid large backgrounds when a calmer visual tone is needed.
Is #d2222d readable on white or black?
#d2222d has a 5.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.00:1 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.