#DE2D54 Hex Color
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This saturated red commands immediate attention with its intense, high-energy presence. Because of its raw power, #de2d54 works best as a sharp accent rather than a background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays for a modern, high-contrast look. Since black text provides a 4.6:1 contrast ratio against the hex code #de2d54, you can safely use it for small, legible body text.
Questions about #de2d54
What is #de2d54 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #de2d54 is rgb(222, 45, 84), in HSL hsl(347, 73%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 62%, 13%.
How should I use #de2d54 in my design layouts?
#de2d54 functions best as a high-impact accent color rather than a dominant background choice. Because of its raw power, it effectively draws attention to buttons or calls to action when paired with charcoal or deep neutral grays.
Is #de2d54 readable on white or black?
#de2d54 has a 4.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.60:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.