#D43828 Hex Color
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This saturated, high-energy red demands attention with its intense, beaming presence. Because it is so loud, #d43828 works best as a punchy 10% accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft, muted greys to ground its aggression, or use it for critical calls to action where visibility is key. White text remains legible over this hex code for accessible UI design.
Questions about #d43828
What is #d43828 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d43828 is rgb(212, 56, 40), in HSL hsl(6, 68%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 81%, 17%.
What colors pair best with #d43828?
#d43828 works best when grounded by neutral tones because its high intensity can easily overwhelm a design. Try pairing it with charcoal or soft cool grays to balance the aggression, or use it sparingly as a strategic accent color.
Is #d43828 readable on white or black?
#d43828 has a 4.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.39:1 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.