#D74938 Hex Color
Saturated, fiery red with intense warmth
This saturated, reddish shade brings immediate intensity and warmth to any design. It acts as a bold choice for attention-grabbing calls to action or energetic highlights in sports branding. Because the hue communicates urgency and passion, it works well for food marketing or safety-focused projects. The hex code for this powerful, fiery color is #d74938.
Questions about #d74938
What is #d74938 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d74938 is rgb(215, 73, 56), in HSL hsl(6, 67%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 66%, 74%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d74938?
This saturated red creates powerful contrast when paired with cool, slate blues or neutral charcoal greys. Using it against clean whites allows the hue to pop, while earthy teals create a sophisticated, balanced palette for modern branding projects.
Is this red effective for interface design?
Use this red sparingly for functional elements like alert notifications or primary call to action buttons to guide user attention effectively. Because it commands focus, avoid overusing it in large backgrounds to prevent visual fatigue among your users.
Is #d74938 readable on white or black?
#d74938 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.