#D31638 Hex Color
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#d31638 is a saturated, warm red with a vivid crimson cast and enough lightness to feel energetic rather than heavy. Its bold intensity suits calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and emergency accents. Use it sparingly as a small accent or supporting tone, then pair it with charcoal or soft cream. White text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast here, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #d31638
What is #d31638 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d31638 is rgb(211, 22, 56), in HSL hsl(349, 81%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 73%, 17%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d31638?
#d31638 pairs well with charcoal for a sharp, grounded contrast, while soft cream can warm layouts without competing with its saturation. Use the red as an accent against restrained neutrals rather than building a full page around it.
Is #d31638 readable on white or black?
#d31638 has a 5.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.94:1 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.