#D22C2C Hex Color
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The red of a fire engine or a ripe strawberry, #d22c2c is saturated and strong without tipping into darkness. White text hits about 5.1:1 contrast against it, enough for AA body copy. It earns its keep as an accent, call to action, or sale badge rather than a full background, where it can overwhelm a layout. Pair it with charcoal or navy instead of white to keep it looking rich.
Questions about #d22c2c
What is #d22c2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d22c2c is rgb(210, 44, 44), in HSL hsl(0, 65%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 79%, 79%, 18%.
What text color works best on #d22c2c?
White text reads most clearly, with a contrast ratio of about 5.1:1, which passes WCAG AA for body text. Black text falls short for small type, so reserve it for large headings only.
What colors pair well with #d22c2c?
Charcoal and deep navy keep this red looking rich, while cream softens its intensity for food or romance branding. Avoid orange and pink, which blur its edge.
Is #d22c2c readable on white or black?
#d22c2c has a 5.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.13:1 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.