#DD3F0F Hex Color
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#dd3f0f is a saturated, warm red with a clear orange undertone and strong visual weight. Its bright, high-chroma finish brings energy and urgency to calls to action, sports graphics, food packaging, and safety accents. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full-page background. The hex code #dd3f0f supports black text at about 4.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #dd3f0f
What is #dd3f0f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd3f0f is rgb(221, 63, 15), in HSL hsl(14, 87%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 93%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dd3f0f in a design palette?
Pair #dd3f0f with charcoal or deep navy to temper its heat, then reserve the red-orange for buttons, badges, or small graphic accents where its high saturation can command attention without overwhelming the layout.
Is #dd3f0f readable on white or black?
#dd3f0f has a 4.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.79:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.