#D82B29 Hex Color
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Strong and highly saturated, #d82b29 is a warm, clear red with a slightly darkened finish. Its high chroma creates urgency and energy, making it effective for calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, and emergency messaging. Use it as a focused accent against charcoal or deep navy rather than a full background. White text has about 4.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #d82b29.
Questions about #d82b29
What is #d82b29 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d82b29 is rgb(216, 43, 41), in HSL hsl(1, 69%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 81%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d82b29?
Is #d82b29 warm or cool?
#d82b29 reads as a warm red because its hue leans slightly toward orange rather than blue, while its strong saturation and moderately dark value give it urgency, weight, and a clear visual presence. Use it for energetic accents rather than calm backgrounds.
Is #d82b29 readable on white or black?
#d82b29 has a 4.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.29:1 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.