#DF402A Hex Color
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#df402a is a saturated, warm red with strong orange undertones and moderate lightness. Its bold energy suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and urgent highlights. Use it as a small accent against charcoal or deep navy rather than a full-page background. The hex code #df402a supports black text at about 4.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #df402a
What is #df402a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #df402a is rgb(223, 64, 42), in HSL hsl(7, 74%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 81%, 13%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #df402a?
The #df402a hex color pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and warm neutrals because these darker or quieter tones temper its intense orange-red energy and keep the palette visually balanced.
Is #df402a a warm or cool color?
#df402a reads as a warm, high-energy red because its strong orange undertones push it toward heat, urgency, confidence, and appetite rather than the calmer or more distant feel associated with blue-based reds.
Is #df402a readable on white or black?
#df402a has a 4.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.90:1 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.