#DE4540 Hex Color
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A saturated, medium-dark red with a warm, tomato-like edge. #de4540 reads bold and beaming, though it works best as a small accent or call-to-action rather than a full background, where it can tire the eye. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 5.0:1 contrast, so buttons and highlights are safe ground. It flatters deep teal and charcoal far more than plain white.
Questions about #de4540
What is #de4540 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #de4540 is rgb(222, 69, 64), in HSL hsl(2, 71%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 71%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #de4540?
#de4540 looks richest next to deep teal and charcoal, which cool down its warmth without dulling it. Cream works as a softer neutral, while plain white can make it feel washed out.
Is #de4540 readable on white or black?
#de4540 has a 4.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.03:1 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.