#DE2D01 Hex Color
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#de2d01 is a highly saturated, aggressive red that commands immediate attention. Because of its intensity, it works best as a small accent or call-to-action button rather than a primary background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays to ground its heat. The hex code for this powerful, high-energy hue is #de2d01, which supports white text for necessary readability in UI design.
Questions about #de2d01
What is #de2d01 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #de2d01 is rgb(222, 45, 1), in HSL hsl(12, 99%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 100%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #de2d01?
This aggressive red pairs most effectively with deep neutrals like charcoal or dark gray to ground its inherent heat. Using these darker shades balances the intensity of #de2d01, preventing it from overwhelming your layout or user interface.
Is #de2d01 readable on white or black?
#de2d01 has a 4.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.48:1 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.