#D74936 Hex Color
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Bold and warm, #d74936 is a saturated reddish red with strong orange undertones and medium brightness. Its energetic character suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and urgent highlights. Use it as a focused accent beside charcoal or deep navy rather than a full background. Black text reads clearly on it, and the hex code is #d74936.
Questions about #d74936
What is #d74936 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d74936 is rgb(215, 73, 54), in HSL hsl(7, 67%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 66%, 75%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d74936?
Is #d74936 warm or cool?
#d74936 reads as a warm red because its strong orange undertones shift it away from blue-based reds. Its saturated, medium-bright appearance feels energetic and assertive, making it better for attention-grabbing accents than large, restful backgrounds.
Is #d74936 readable on white or black?
#d74936 has a 4.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.89:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.