#D4181A Hex Color
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#d4181a is a saturated, warm red with strong brightness and little softness, so it brings urgency and energy to a layout. The hex code works best as a small accent for calls to action, alerts, sports graphics, or food branding rather than a full-page background. White text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #d4181a
What is #d4181a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4181a is rgb(212, 24, 26), in HSL hsl(359, 80%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 88%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d4181a?
Is #d4181a readable on white or black?
#d4181a 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.