#D61A1D Hex Color

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A fire-truck red with real punch, #d61a1d is saturated and warm, the shade of sale tags and emergency lights. Its intensity makes it a natural accent for buttons and highlights, though full backgrounds can overwhelm. White text passes contrast checks on it. Pair it with deep navy or charcoal to keep the heat in check.

Questions about #d61a1d

What is #d61a1d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d61a1d is rgb(214, 26, 29), in HSL hsl(359, 78%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 86%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d61a1d?
Cool, dark neighbors work best. Navy and charcoal tone down its heat while keeping contrast sharp, and soft creams give it room without washing it out. Avoid pairing it with orange or pink, where it loses its edge.
Is #d61a1d readable on white or black?
#d61a1d 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.