#DE1616 Hex Color
An intense and highly saturated signal red
This highly saturated, intense red demands immediate attention. Because of its sheer brightness and warm energy, #de1616 works best as a punchy accent color rather than a primary background. It creates high contrast against white or dark gray surfaces. For readable typography, pair it with white text, as this hex code provides strong enough contrast to satisfy standard accessibility requirements.
Questions about #de1616
What is #de1616 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #de1616 is rgb(222, 22, 22), in HSL hsl(0, 82%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 90%, 13%.
How should I use #de1616 in digital design?
Because #de1616 is extremely vibrant, use it sparingly as a functional accent for call-to-action buttons or alert indicators rather than as a primary background. It creates excellent contrast against white space or dark charcoal backgrounds to grab user attention immediately.
Is #de1616 readable on white or black?
#de1616 has a 4.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.23:1 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.