#D63B50 Hex Color
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This bold, saturated red demands immediate attention. Because of its intensity and high chroma, #d63b50 works best as a small accent or call-to-action button rather than a background color, where it can easily overwhelm the eye. It pairs surprisingly well with charcoal grays and holds its own against black text for accessibility. The hex code for this powerful red is #d63b50.
Questions about #d63b50
What is #d63b50 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d63b50 is rgb(214, 59, 80), in HSL hsl(352, 65%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 63%, 16%.
How should I use #d63b50 in my interface design?
Because #d63b50 is highly saturated, it works most effectively as a targeted accent or a call-to-action button rather than a large background color. Using it sparingly prevents eye strain while ensuring the most critical user interactions stand out vividly.
What colors pair best with #d63b50?
This shade of red balances exceptionally well against neutral, dark backgrounds like charcoal or near-black tones. These pairings enhance readability and create a professional contrast that allows the intensity of #d63b50 to pop without clashing or becoming visually chaotic.
Is #d63b50 readable on white or black?
#d63b50 has a 4.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.60:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.