#D42B12 Hex Color
A fiery red with orange heat
A saturated, warm red with strong orange undertones, #d42b12 feels urgent, forceful, and full of heat. Its medium-dark value gives calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and sale graphics immediate impact. Use it as a focused accent with charcoal or deep navy rather than a full background. White text reads clearly at about 5.1:1 contrast. Its hex code is #d42b12.
Questions about #d42b12
What is #d42b12 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d42b12 is rgb(212, 43, 18), in HSL hsl(8, 84%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 92%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d42b12?
Is #d42b12 a warm or cool color?
#d42b12 is a warm, saturated red because its strong orange undertone shifts it away from blue-based reds and gives it a hot, energetic appearance. It suits bold accents, action-led layouts, and expressive visual identities.
Where does #d42b12 work best?
#d42b12 works best as a focused accent in calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, sale graphics, and interface highlights rather than as a full-page background. Its medium-dark value gives small areas strong visual impact without overwhelming the layout.
Is #d42b12 readable on white or black?
#d42b12 has a 5.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.15:1 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.