#D3023D Hex Color
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A saturated, high-intensity red, #d3023d demands attention with its bold and beaming presence. Because of this high chroma, it works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action rather than a dominant background. White text sits comfortably against it, meeting accessibility standards for legibility. Pair this hex code with dark grays or charcoal to keep the overall design feeling grounded.
Questions about #d3023d
What is #d3023d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d3023d is rgb(211, 2, 61), in HSL hsl(343, 98%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 99%, 71%, 17%.
How should I use #d3023d in a user interface?
Because of its high chroma and intensity, #d3023d works best as a 10% accent color for primary buttons or call to action elements. Avoid using it as a dominant background color, as it can overwhelm the eyes during extended viewing sessions.
What colors pair well with #d3023d?
Pair #d3023d with dark neutrals like charcoal or deep gray to ground its vibrant energy and maintain professional readability. This combination prevents the high saturation from appearing too harsh while ensuring your interface maintains a clean, balanced, and modern visual hierarchy.
Is #d3023d readable on white or black?
#d3023d has a 5.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.84:1 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.