#D31D25 Hex Color
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With its high saturation and medium-dark value, #d31d25 delivers a warm, forceful red that commands attention. It suits calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, and emergency interfaces, but works best as a controlled accent rather than a full-page background. White text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #d31d25.
Questions about #d31d25
What is #d31d25 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d31d25 is rgb(211, 29, 37), in HSL hsl(357, 76%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 82%, 17%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
Is #d31d25 a warm or cool red?
#d31d25 is a warm, saturated red because its hue leans slightly toward orange rather than blue. Its medium-dark value gives it weight and urgency, making it feel forceful in accents instead of soft or delicate.
What colors pair well with #d31d25?
#d31d25 pairs well with charcoal, warm white, and muted blue-gray because those quieter tones balance its saturated warmth while preserving its energetic, high-attention character in buttons, posters, interfaces, and brand accents.
Is #d31d25 readable on white or black?
#d31d25 has a 5.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.97:1 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.