#D43F51 Hex Color
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#d43f51 is a bold raspberry red that does its best work in small doses: sale badges, CTA buttons, sports logos, urgent alerts. Its high saturation and mid lightness give it punch without the glare of pure red. Pair it with deep navy or warm cream to keep it from overpowering a layout. Black text passes AA on it at about 4.6:1.
Questions about #d43f51
What is #d43f51 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d43f51 is rgb(212, 63, 81), in HSL hsl(353, 63%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 62%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d43f51?
For buttons and accents, #d43f51 pairs best with deep navy and warm cream, which cool its heat without dulling its punch. Charcoal also grounds it nicely in darker interface palettes.
Is black or white text better on #d43f51?
Black text is the safer choice on #d43f51, reaching roughly 4.6:1 contrast and passing WCAG AA for small body text. White text only holds up for large, bold type.
Is #d43f51 readable on white or black?
#d43f51 has a 4.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.62:1 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.