#DF3C13 Hex Color
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#df3c13 is a high-intensity, saturated red that demands immediate attention. Because of its extreme visual weight, use this color sparingly as an accent rather than a background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or slate grays to ground its energy. Black text maintains a readable contrast of 4.8:1 against this hex code, making it a reliable choice for bold calls to action.
Questions about #df3c13
What is #df3c13 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #df3c13 is rgb(223, 60, 19), in HSL hsl(12, 84%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 91%, 13%.
How can I use #df3c13 effectively in design?
Because #df3c13 has significant visual weight, apply it sparingly as a strategic accent rather than a background. It creates excellent readability when used for call-to-action buttons against white or very dark backgrounds like charcoal or deep slate.
Is #df3c13 readable on white or black?
#df3c13 has a 4.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.79:1 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.