#DC3631 Hex Color

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#dc3631 is a saturated, warm red with a slight orange undertone and enough brightness to feel energetic rather than heavy. Its bold intensity suits calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, and small interface accents. Use it sparingly as a 10% accent beside dark neutrals or cream; as a full background, it can feel loud. The hex code #dc3631 supports readable black text at about 4.6:1 contrast.

Questions about #dc3631

What is #dc3631 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dc3631 is rgb(220, 54, 49), in HSL hsl(2, 71%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 78%, 14%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #dc3631?
#dc3631 works well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted sage, which soften its high saturation while preserving contrast and give designers a choice between a warmer editorial feel and sharper interface or sports-focused layouts.
Is #dc3631 readable on white or black?
#dc3631 has a 4.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.61:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.