#D3002A Hex Color
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This high-energy red commands immediate attention with its intense, saturated pigment. Due to its visual intensity, the hex code #d3002a functions best as a sharp accent rather than a background. Use it sparingly against dark grays to ground the color. The tone offers strong contrast with white text, meeting accessibility standards for readable UI elements in your design projects.
Questions about #d3002a
What is #d3002a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d3002a is rgb(211, 0, 42), in HSL hsl(348, 100%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 80%, 17%.
How can #d3002a be used effectively in UI design?
#d3002a works best as a surgical accent for call-to-action buttons or critical alerts rather than a background color. Its high saturation commands immediate focus, so balance it against neutral dark gray tones to ground the visual weight.
Is #d3002a readable on white or black?
#d3002a has a 5.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.80:1 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.