#D61731 Hex Color
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This saturated, high-intensity red demands attention immediately. Because of its raw energy and urgency, #d61731 functions best as a deliberate accent or call-to-action button rather than a background. Pair it with soft, muted grays or charcoals to balance its aggressive nature. The hex code for this powerful red is #d61731, which provides enough contrast for white text to remain readable at smaller sizes.
Questions about #d61731
What is #d61731 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d61731 is rgb(214, 23, 49), in HSL hsl(352, 81%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 77%, 16%.
Where should I use #d61731 in my design?
#d61731 works best as a deliberate accent color or a high-impact call-to-action button rather than a background. Its raw energy provides immediate visual focus, so limit its use to critical interactive elements to avoid overwhelming your users.
What colors pair well with #d61731?
This aggressive red is best balanced by neutral, muted tones that soften its intensity. Pair #d61731 with charcoal or cool, soft grays to ground the design and make the red pop without feeling chaotic or visually jarring.
Is #d61731 readable on white or black?
#d61731 has a 5.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.02:1 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.