#D9173F Hex Color
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Highly saturated and warm, #d9173f has a clear red base with a slight berry undertone. Its medium-dark value and strong chroma create an urgent, energetic feel, making it best as a small accent for calls to action, sale graphics, or sports branding. White text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #d9173f.
Questions about #d9173f
What is #d9173f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9173f is rgb(217, 23, 63), in HSL hsl(348, 81%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 71%, 15%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d9173f?
Pair #d9173f with charcoal, navy, or warm neutrals to temper its high saturation; use white for crisp contrast and pale pink or blush tones for a softer, energetic palette overall.
Where does #d9173f work best in a design?
Use #d9173f as a focused accent for calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, and other moments that need energetic emphasis, because its strong chroma can feel intense across large areas.
Is #d9173f readable on white or black?
#d9173f has a 5.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.14:1 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.