#D92523 Hex Color
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Closer to a fire hydrant than a brick, #d92523 is a strong, saturated red with a warm orange undertone. The hex code reads loud and confident, so it earns its place as a small accent: calls to action, sale badges, alerts. Full backgrounds get overwhelming fast. White text clears AA on it at about 5.0:1, and it looks sharpest against deep navy or charcoal.
Questions about #d92523
What is #d92523 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d92523 is rgb(217, 37, 35), in HSL hsl(1, 72%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 84%, 15%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d92523?
Deep navy, charcoal, and warm cream all let #d92523 stand out without competing. Avoid placing it next to pink or orange tones, since the warm undertones start to clash.
Is #d92523 readable on white or black?
#d92523 has a 4.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.23:1 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.