#D61302 Hex Color
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#d61302 is an intense, high-energy red that demands immediate attention. It works best as a small accent rather than a full background color because of its overwhelming saturation. Pair it with dark grays or charcoal to keep the design grounded. Since white text maintains a strong 5.3:1 contrast ratio against the hex code #d61302, use it for headlines or clear call-to-action buttons.
Questions about #d61302
What is #d61302 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d61302 is rgb(214, 19, 2), in HSL hsl(5, 98%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 91%, 99%, 16%.
How should I use #d61302 in a user interface?
Use #d61302 primarily as an accent for clear call-to-action buttons or critical alerts rather than a background. Its intense saturation can overwhelm the eyes quickly, so balance it by pairing with charcoal or deep gray elements.
Is #d61302 readable on white or black?
#d61302 has a 5.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.95:1 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.