#DE1A04 Hex Color
A fiery red with urgent energy
#de1a04 is a bright, highly saturated red with a warm orange undertone. Its strong intensity creates urgency and excitement, making it effective for calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, and caution accents. Use it as a small accent rather than a full background. The hex code #de1a04 provides about 4.9:1 contrast with white text for body copy.
Questions about #de1a04
What is #de1a04 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #de1a04 is rgb(222, 26, 4), in HSL hsl(6, 96%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 98%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #de1a04?
The #de1a04 hex color pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, warm cream, and muted teal, which balance its orange-leaning intensity while preserving a bold, energetic focal point in interfaces, posters, and brand accents.
Is #de1a04 readable on white or black?
#de1a04 has a 4.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.25:1 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.