#CD745E Hex Color
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A mellow, warm red with orange-brown undertones, #cd745e brings restrained energy rather than sharp intensity. Its moderate saturation suits branding, food packaging, romance, and sports accents, especially beside deep navy or charcoal. Use it as a supporting tone or bold large-type accent. The hex code #cd745e also supports readable black text at about 6.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #cd745e
What is #cd745e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cd745e is rgb(205, 116, 94), in HSL hsl(12, 53%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 54%, 20%.
Which colors pair well with #cd745e?
Does #cd745e read as a warm or cool color?
#cd745e reads as a warm color because its red base is shifted toward orange and brown, giving it a mellow, grounded feel rather than the crisp or distant effect common in blue-leaning reds.
Is #cd745e readable on white or black?
#cd745e has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.25:1 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.