#D52D00 Hex Color
A bold and fiery intense red
This high-intensity shade demands immediate attention with its aggressive warmth and saturation. As a punchy accent color, it works best in small doses rather than as a background, where it can easily overwhelm a layout. Pair this hue with cool grays or charcoal to balance the heat. White text on this hex code provides excellent contrast for readability. The hex code for this red is #d52d00.
Questions about #d52d00
What is #d52d00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d52d00 is rgb(213, 45, 0), in HSL hsl(13, 100%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 79%, 100%, 16%.
What is the best way to use #d52d00 in a design?
Use #d52d00 as a high-impact accent color rather than a background, as its saturation easily overwhelms the eye. Balancing this intense warmth with charcoal or cool grays ensures the layout feels energetic but still legible and grounded.
Is #d52d00 readable on white or black?
#d52d00 has a 4.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.20:1 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.