#D61D00 Hex Color
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#d61d00 is a loud, saturated red with a strong orange lean. Its full saturation and low lightness give it heat with little softness, so it works best as an accent or call-to-action color, not a full background. White text clears WCAG AA on it at about 5.2:1. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy to keep the intensity in check.
Questions about #d61d00
What is #d61d00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d61d00 is rgb(214, 29, 0), in HSL hsl(8, 100%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 100%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d61d00?
Charcoal, deep navy, and warm cream all temper #d61d00 without dulling it. Avoid placing it next to bright orange or pink, where its orange undertone clashes instead of compounding.
Is #d61d00 readable on white or black?
#d61d00 has a 5.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.03:1 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.