#DE1F1D Hex Color
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With high saturation and medium-dark lightness, #de1f1d delivers a warm, forceful red that commands attention. The hex code #de1f1d suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and urgent interface states. Use it as a small accent against charcoal or cream, while white text provides about 4.9:1 contrast for readable labels.
Questions about #de1f1d
What is #de1f1d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #de1f1d is rgb(222, 31, 29), in HSL hsl(1, 77%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 87%, 13%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #de1f1d?
Does #de1f1d read as warm or cool?
#de1f1d reads as a warm red because its strong saturation and slightly orange-leaning appearance create heat and immediacy rather than the cooler, berry-like impression associated with blue-violet reds in a palette.
Is #de1f1d readable on white or black?
#de1f1d has a 4.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.31:1 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.