#DA0502 Hex Color
An intense, high-impact saturated red
This saturated red demands immediate attention, functioning best as a high-impact accent color rather than a primary background. It carries an intense, urgent energy that works well for calls to action or emergency alerts. Because the hex code #da0502 offers a 5.2:1 contrast ratio against white text, it remains accessible for functional UI elements like buttons or notification badges.
Questions about #da0502
What is #da0502 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #da0502 is rgb(218, 5, 2), in HSL hsl(1, 98%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 98%, 99%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #da0502?
Because #da0502 is such an intense, high-energy red, it pairs best with neutral tones that do not compete for attention. Use it alongside a crisp white for maximum impact, or ground the design by using a dark charcoal for text.
Is #da0502 readable on white or black?
#da0502 has a 5.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.00:1 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.