#CD5837 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#cd5837 is a bold, terracotta-leaning red with high saturation. Because it carries so much intensity, use this hex code as a 10% accent rather than a full background. It pairs nicely with deep charcoal grays or cream tones for a balanced look. Since black text maintains a strong 5.0:1 contrast ratio against it, this hue works well for buttons and call-to-action elements.
Questions about #cd5837
What is #cd5837 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cd5837 is rgb(205, 88, 55), in HSL hsl(13, 60%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 73%, 20%.
What colors pair best with #cd5837 for a balanced design?
How should I use #cd5837 in my digital projects?
Limit #cd5837 to a 10% accent color rather than a full background to maintain visual hierarchy. It functions exceptionally well for interactive elements like buttons and icons, where black text ensures a strong 5.0:1 contrast ratio for better readability.
Is #cd5837 readable on white or black?
#cd5837 has a 4.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.04:1 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.