#D8274A Hex Color
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Strong and saturated, this warm red carries a pinkish undertone that feels energetic, urgent, and bold. The hex code #d8274a works well for calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and small interface accents. Use it with lighter neutrals or charcoal rather than across large areas. White text reads clearly at about 4.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #d8274a
What is #d8274a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8274a is rgb(216, 39, 74), in HSL hsl(348, 69%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 66%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d8274a?
For balanced palettes, pair #d8274a with charcoal, warm white, or soft blush, which give its saturated red-pink color room to stand out without adding competing intensity; muted green-blue accents can create a cooler counterpoint.
Is #d8274a warm or cool?
#d8274a reads as a warm red because its saturated red base carries a pink, magenta-leaning undertone rather than a blue cast, giving it lively energy and a slightly playful edge. That warmth makes it especially effective for attention-focused accents.
Is #d8274a readable on white or black?
#d8274a has a 4.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.30:1 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.