#DC0000 Hex Color
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#dc0000 is a high-intensity, saturated red that demands immediate attention. Because of its extreme saturation, it works best as a 10% accent rather than a dominant background color. It pairs surprisingly well with charcoal grays or deep navies to anchor its aggressive energy. The hex code #dc0000 meets WCAG AA standards for white text, making it a functional choice for high-visibility calls to action or alert buttons.
Questions about #dc0000
What is #dc0000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dc0000 is rgb(220, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 14%.
What colors pair best with #dc0000?
Is #dc0000 readable on white or black?
#dc0000 has a 5.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.04:1 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.