#D95139 Hex Color
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#d95139 is a saturated, warm tomato red with strong orange undertones. This color demands attention and works best as a 10% accent in UI designs or calls to action rather than a dominant background. It pairs well with charcoal grays for high-contrast safety applications. While black text is readable against it, use this bold shade sparingly to maintain visual balance across your interface.
Questions about #d95139
What is #d95139 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d95139 is rgb(217, 81, 57), in HSL hsl(9, 68%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 74%, 15%.
How should #d95139 be used in user interface design?
#d95139 serves best as a purposeful accent color rather than a primary background element. Use it sparingly for call-to-action buttons or status indicators where you need to draw the eye without overwhelming the overall layout of your interface.
What colors pair well with #d95139 for a balanced design?
Pair #d95139 with deep charcoal or dark slate grays to achieve a professional, high-contrast look that remains readable. If you need a softer contrast, try placing it alongside creamy off-whites to tone down its natural intensity.
Is #d95139 readable on white or black?
#d95139 has a 4.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.18:1 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.