#D94545 Hex Color
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This saturated red commands attention with its intense, high-energy presence. As a bold accent color, #d94545 creates immediate urgency in UI calls to action or sports branding. It works best in smaller doses because it can easily overpower a layout when used as a background. For a sophisticated balance, pair this shade with deep charcoal grays rather than pure black to maintain visual harmony.
Questions about #d94545
What is #d94545 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d94545 is rgb(217, 69, 69), in HSL hsl(0, 66%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 68%, 15%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #d94545?
Is #d94545 suitable for large background areas?
Avoid using #d94545 as a full-page background because its high saturation and intensity quickly overwhelm the viewer. It functions much better as an accent color for buttons, alerts, or icon highlights where you need to draw immediate attention.
Is #d94545 readable on white or black?
#d94545 has a 4.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.88:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.