#D91E1D Hex Color
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#d91e1d is a high-octane red with intense saturation. Because this shade is so commanding, it works best as an accent color for calls to action or alert buttons rather than large background areas. It pairs surprisingly well with dark charcoal or cool slate gray, which helps tame its fiery energy. White text maintains readable contrast against this hex code.
Questions about #d91e1d
What is #d91e1d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d91e1d is rgb(217, 30, 29), in HSL hsl(0, 76%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 87%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d91e1d?
Because #d91e1d is such a high-energy shade, it requires neutral companions to keep it balanced. Pairing this red with charcoal or cool slate gray tones helps ground the color, making it easier to use in professional interface designs.
Is #d91e1d readable on white or black?
#d91e1d has a 5.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.15:1 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.