#D61A17 Hex Color
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This saturated, high-intensity red commands attention immediately. Because of its extreme brightness, #d61a17 works best as an accent color for calls to action or alert indicators rather than a full background. It pairs well with charcoal grays or crisp white to maintain readability. Use this hex code sparingly in your UI to avoid overwhelming the user, as its sheer energy is hard to ignore.
Questions about #d61a17
What is #d61a17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d61a17 is rgb(214, 26, 23), in HSL hsl(1, 81%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 89%, 16%.
How should I use #d61a17 in a user interface?
Because #d61a17 is highly saturated and demands immediate visual attention, it performs best as a functional accent color. Reserve it for critical elements like call-to-action buttons or alert notifications rather than backgrounds to avoid overwhelming users.
What colors pair well with #d61a17?
This intense red balances beautifully against neutral foundations. Pair it with charcoal grays for a modern, sophisticated contrast or use crisp white to let the vibrancy of the red stand out clearly without creating visual clutter.
Is #d61a17 readable on white or black?
#d61a17 has a 5.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.01:1 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.