#D8204B Hex Color
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The hex code #d8204b is a saturated, warm red with a slight pink undertone and enough lightness to feel lively rather than heavy. Its bold intensity brings energy, urgency, and passion to calls to action, sports graphics, and sales campaigns. Use it as a focused accent with navy or charcoal; white text reads clearly enough for small body copy.
Questions about #d8204b
What is #d8204b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8204b is rgb(216, 32, 75), in HSL hsl(346, 74%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 85%, 65%, 15%.
Does white text work on #d8204b?
Yes, white text on #d8204b reaches about a 5.0:1 contrast ratio, clearing the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for normal body text and making it suitable for buttons, labels, and short interface copy when the text remains crisp. Check larger headings and interface states separately.
How should designers use #d8204b in a palette?
#d8204b works best as a focused accent or call-to-action color, where its high saturation creates urgency without overwhelming the layout; pair it with navy for depth, charcoal for restraint, or warm off-white for softer contrast.
Is #d8204b readable on white or black?
#d8204b has a 4.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.22:1 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.