#CD5B5B Hex Color
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#cd5b5b is a warm, fairly saturated red with softened terracotta and brick undertones. Its mellow intensity brings energy, confidence, and rustic warmth without the sharpness of a pure red. Use it as a supporting tone or focused accent in food, sports, autumn, and traditional designs. This hex code also provides about 5.2:1 contrast with black, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #cd5b5b
What is #cd5b5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cd5b5b is rgb(205, 91, 91), in HSL hsl(0, 53%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 56%, 20%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #cd5b5b?
Is #cd5b5b readable on white or black?
#cd5b5b has a 4.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.24:1 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.