#D80B0B Hex Color
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#d80b0b is an intense, high-octane red that demands immediate attention. Due to its extreme saturation, it functions best as a strategic accent rather than a full background. Pair it with dark grays or crisp blacks to ground its fiery energy. With a contrast ratio of 5.3:1 against white, this hex code works effectively for essential UI elements like primary buttons or critical error notifications.
Questions about #d80b0b
What is #d80b0b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d80b0b is rgb(216, 11, 11), in HSL hsl(0, 90%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 95%, 95%, 15%.
How should I use #d80b0b in a user interface?
#d80b0b works best as a strategic accent color for primary buttons or critical error states because of its extreme saturation. To balance its intense energy, pair it with neutral charcoal or deep black backgrounds for maximum visual impact.
Is #d80b0b readable on white or black?
#d80b0b has a 5.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.97:1 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.