#D63408 Hex Color
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#d63408 is a saturated, warm red with a strong orange undertone and medium-dark lightness. Its intense energy suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and emergency accents. Use it sparingly against charcoal or cream, since large fields can feel forceful. White text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #d63408.
Questions about #d63408
What is #d63408 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d63408 is rgb(214, 52, 8), in HSL hsl(13, 93%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 96%, 16%.
Is #d63408 a warm or cool red?
#d63408 reads as a warm red because its strong orange undertone shifts it toward flame and terracotta, rather than a blue-based crimson, giving the shade an energetic, urgent character that feels strongest when used as a focused accent.
What colors pair well with #d63408?
Where does #d63408 work best?
#d63408 works best for calls to action, sports graphics, food packaging, and emergency accents, where its saturated orange-red energy draws attention; keep it to smaller areas with cream or charcoal surroundings so the layout stays balanced.
Is #d63408 readable on white or black?
#d63408 has a 4.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.35:1 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.