#D62500 Hex Color
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A saturated, warm red with strong orange undertones, #d62500 feels urgent, energetic, and forceful. The hex code works best as a small accent for calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, or alerts rather than a full-page background. White text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast here, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #d62500
What is #d62500 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d62500 is rgb(214, 37, 0), in HSL hsl(10, 100%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 100%, 16%.
Does #d62500 read as a warm or cool color?
#d62500 reads as a warm red because its strong orange undertone shifts it away from blue-based reds, giving interfaces and graphics an urgent, energetic feel when used sparingly as an accent.
What colors pair well with #d62500?
Is #d62500 readable on white or black?
#d62500 has a 5.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.12:1 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.