#DC292F Hex Color
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#dc292f is a saturated, warm red with medium lightness and a forceful, high-energy presence. Its bold intensity suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and emergency accents, but it can overwhelm when used across large areas. Pair it with deep navy or soft cream. White text provides about 4.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #dc292f.
Questions about #dc292f
What is #dc292f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dc292f is rgb(220, 41, 47), in HSL hsl(358, 72%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 79%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dc292f?
#dc292f pairs well with deep navy, soft cream, charcoal, and muted blue, which temper its warm intensity while preserving contrast and give designers options ranging from polished and dramatic to softer and more approachable.
Is #dc292f warm or cool?
#dc292f reads as a warm red because its saturated red base carries energetic, fiery undertones rather than blue or violet ones, creating a vivid, urgent impression that stands out beside cool neutrals.
Where does #dc292f work best in design?
#dc292f works best as a focused accent for calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, alerts, and emergency cues, where its saturated warmth creates urgency without covering the entire layout.
Is #dc292f readable on white or black?
#dc292f has a 4.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.40:1 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.