#DC0119 Hex Color
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#dc0119 is a high-intensity red that commands immediate attention. Because of its extreme saturation, it functions best as a tactical accent rather than a background. Use it sparingly in UI design for calls to action or alert states where you need to draw the eye. It pairs surprisingly well with dark charcoal grays, which ground its aggressive energy and maintain solid contrast for white text.
Questions about #dc0119
What is #dc0119 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dc0119 is rgb(220, 1, 25), in HSL hsl(353, 99%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 89%, 14%.
How can I effectively use #dc0119 in UI design?
#dc0119 functions best as a tactical accent for calls to action or alert states rather than a background color. Its extreme saturation demands attention, so balance it with dark charcoal or neutral grays to ground its energy and ensure readability.
Is #dc0119 readable on white or black?
#dc0119 has a 5.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.06:1 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.