#D3253C Hex Color
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Loud, saturated red with a raspberry edge. #d3253c reads warm and urgent, which suits calls to action, sale banners, and sports graphics. Use it as a 10% accent rather than a full background, since large areas can overwhelm. White text clears WCAG AA on it at about 5.1:1, so small labels stay readable. Pair it with deep navy for a richer contrast than plain white.
Questions about #d3253c
What is #d3253c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d3253c is rgb(211, 37, 60), in HSL hsl(352, 70%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 72%, 17%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d3253c?
Deep navy and warm charcoal both make #d3253c look richer than plain white does. For a softer palette, try muted sage or cream, which calm its intensity without dulling it.
Is #d3253c readable on white or black?
#d3253c has a 5.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.09:1 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.