#DF3446 Hex Color

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Saturated and mid-dark, this red leans slightly toward crimson, which keeps its heat from turning harsh. #df3446 is a bold, energetic color that earns its keep as an accent: buttons, sale tags, sports branding, alerts. At full-page scale it gets loud fast, but black text on it clears WCAG AA at 4.7:1. It looks richest against deep teal.

Questions about #df3446

What is #df3446 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #df3446 is rgb(223, 52, 70), in HSL hsl(354, 73%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 77%, 69%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #df3446?
Deep teal or forest green cools down its heat, while charcoal keeps it grounded in interfaces. Skip orange and pink neighbors unless you want maximum intensity.
Is #df3446 readable on white or black?
#df3446 has a 4.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.71:1 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.