#DE3D3D Hex Color
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#de3d3d is a saturated, warm red with medium lightness and an energetic presence. It adds urgency to calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and sale campaigns. Use it as a focused accent beside charcoal or cream rather than a full background. Black text provides about 4.8:1 contrast. The hex code for this red is #de3d3d.
Questions about #de3d3d
What is #de3d3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #de3d3d is rgb(222, 61, 61), in HSL hsl(0, 71%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 73%, 13%.
Does #de3d3d read as a warm or cool red?
#de3d3d reads as a warm red because its hue leans toward orange rather than blue, while its strong saturation gives it an energetic, urgent character in visual layouts and branding. It suits calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and sale campaigns.
What colors pair well with #de3d3d?
#de3d3d pairs well with charcoal, cream, and warm neutrals that soften its saturated red, while muted blue-green accents create a cooler, higher-contrast pairing for balanced layouts and interfaces alike. Use the red selectively rather than covering large areas.
Is #de3d3d readable on white or black?
#de3d3d has a 4.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.84:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.