#CD4E38 Hex Color
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#cd4e38 is a brick red with warm terracotta undertones. Its strong saturation and medium lightness give it heat without harshness, which suits calls to action, sale badges, and autumn branding. It works best as an accent or supporting tone, since large fields can feel heavy. Pair it with deep teal or warm cream for balance. Black text passes contrast on this hex code, so labels stay readable.
Questions about #cd4e38
What is #cd4e38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cd4e38 is rgb(205, 78, 56), in HSL hsl(9, 60%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 73%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cd4e38?
What mood does #cd4e38 convey?
#cd4e38 reads energetic and grounded at the same time. The warmth and earthiness give it a rustic, confident character that suits food, sports, and traditional designs.
Is #cd4e38 readable on white or black?
#cd4e38 has a 4.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.74:1 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.