#D80D2B Hex Color
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Vivid and loud, #d80d2b is a saturated red with a faint crimson lean that reads urgent and energetic. That intensity makes it a natural fit for sale badges, sports branding, and calls to action, though it works best as a small accent rather than a full background. White text clears WCAG AA against it at about 5.2:1 contrast. Pair it with deep navy for a richer, more graphic feel.
Questions about #d80d2b
What is #d80d2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d80d2b is rgb(216, 13, 43), in HSL hsl(351, 89%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 94%, 80%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d80d2b?
Deep navy makes #d80d2b look richer than neutral grays do. Warm cream softens the intensity, while charcoal keeps it feeling bold and graphic.
Is #d80d2b readable on white or black?
#d80d2b has a 5.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.01:1 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.