#D61E1E Hex Color
An intense high-energy red that demands attention
#d61e1e is an intensely saturated red that demands immediate attention. This high-energy shade works best as an accent color in a 60/30/10 palette, as it can overwhelm large surfaces. Because white text maintains strong contrast against this hue, it shines in bold call-to-action buttons or alert icons. Pair it with soft charcoal grays to ground its aggressive heat without losing the intensity of the hex code.
Questions about #d61e1e
What is #d61e1e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d61e1e is rgb(214, 30, 30), in HSL hsl(0, 75%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 86%, 16%.
What colors pair best with #d61e1e?
Pair #d61e1e with deep charcoal or soft neutral grays to ground its aggressive heat without dulling its impact. Using it against clean whites is also essential for maintaining maximum readability and visual contrast in call-to-action buttons or alert icons.
Is #d61e1e suitable for large-scale backgrounds?
Avoid using #d61e1e on large surfaces because its high saturation and intensity quickly overwhelm the eye and can create visual fatigue. Instead, reserve this bold red for small, strategic accents where you need to draw immediate attention to specific page elements.
Is #d61e1e readable on white or black?
#d61e1e has a 5.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.06:1 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.