#D24A53 Hex Color
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#d24a53 is a bold, saturated red with a warm, mellow edge. The high saturation makes it loud enough for calls to action and sales buttons, while the softness keeps it from feeling harsh. Black text reads clearly on it at about 4.8:1, so it passes AA for body text. Pair it with deep teal for an unexpected combo, or keep it as a small accent.
Questions about #d24a53
What is #d24a53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d24a53 is rgb(210, 74, 83), in HSL hsl(356, 60%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 60%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d24a53?
Deep teal, charcoal, and cream all flatter #d24a53 without competing with its warmth. Skip pure black backgrounds, since the red loses depth and reads flat next to them.
Is #d24a53 readable on white or black?
#d24a53 has a 4.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.84:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.