#D80030 Hex Color
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#d80030 is an intense, high-energy red that demands immediate attention. Due to its saturated nature, this color functions best as an accent or call-to-action rather than a broad background. Pair this hex code with cool, muted grays to ground the look. Since it offers a 5.3:1 contrast ratio against white text, it remains highly readable for UI alerts and emergency design elements.
Questions about #d80030
What is #d80030 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d80030 is rgb(216, 0, 48), in HSL hsl(347, 100%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 78%, 15%.
How should I use #d80030 in a user interface?
#d80030 serves best as a purposeful accent or call-to-action button due to its high visual intensity. Because it maintains a 5.3:1 contrast ratio against white, it works exceptionally well for error messages or critical alerts that require immediate user attention.
What colors pair best with #d80030?
Pair #d80030 with cool, muted neutrals like charcoal or soft slate grays to ground the design and prevent visual fatigue. These tones neutralize the aggressive energy of this red, creating a professional balance that keeps your layout readable and sophisticated.
Is #d80030 readable on white or black?
#d80030 has a 5.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.96:1 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.