#D3312E Hex Color
A high-intensity red that commands attention
#d3312e is a high-chroma red that commands immediate attention. Because of its intensity, use it as a call-to-action button or small interface accent rather than a primary background. This hex code supports white text while meeting AA accessibility contrast requirements. Pair it with cool, neutral charcoals to ground the palette without creating visual fatigue.
Questions about #d3312e
What is #d3312e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d3312e is rgb(211, 49, 46), in HSL hsl(1, 65%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 77%, 78%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d3312e?
Pair #d3312e with charcoal or cool neutral grays to ground the intense red without creating visual fatigue. Using cool, dark neutrals helps balance the warmth of this hex color, preventing the palette from feeling too overwhelming.
Is #d3312e readable on white or black?
#d3312e has a 4.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.24:1 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.