#CE5D3D Hex Color
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Close to terracotta with a fiery edge, #ce5d3d is a saturated red that glows without shouting. Its warmth comes from orange undertones and mid-range lightness, so it reads bold but mellow. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 5.3:1 contrast, which makes it a solid choice for buttons and calls to action. It can wash out next to white, so pair it with darker neighbors like navy or charcoal.
Questions about #ce5d3d
What is #ce5d3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce5d3d is rgb(206, 93, 61), in HSL hsl(13, 60%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 70%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #ce5d3d?
Cream and deep teal balance its heat, while charcoal grounds it in UI work. Skip soft pastels, which look washed out next to its saturation.
Is #ce5d3d readable on white or black?
#ce5d3d has a 3.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.25:1 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.