#D43F48 Hex Color
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#d43f48 is a high-energy red with a saturated, warm presence that demands attention. Because it commands the eye, it works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action or alert indicators rather than a full background. It pairs effectively with dark charcoals to create visual tension. The hex code for this bold shade is #d43f48, which meets WCAG standards for black text readability.
Questions about #d43f48
What is #d43f48 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d43f48 is rgb(212, 63, 72), in HSL hsl(356, 63%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 66%, 17%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
Why does #d43f48 work well as an accent color?
This shade commands the eye, making it an excellent choice for a 10% accent color on calls to action or urgent alert indicators. It avoids overwhelming a design while providing enough visual weight to ensure your primary interactive elements are noticed immediately.
What color combinations work best with #d43f48?
Pair #d43f48 with charcoal or deep neutral grays to create necessary visual tension and balance. The contrast between this high-energy red and darker tones helps ground the vibrancy, allowing the red to pop without appearing chaotic or aggressive on your layout.
Is #d43f48 readable on white or black?
#d43f48 has a 4.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.60:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.