#D05238 Hex Color
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#d05238 is a saturated, warm red with terracotta and earthy orange undertones. Its bold, energetic character suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn palettes. Use this brick-red shade as a focused accent beside deep navy or muted cream rather than a full-page background. The hex code #d05238 supports black body text at about 4.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #d05238
What is #d05238 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d05238 is rgb(208, 82, 56), in HSL hsl(10, 62%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 73%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d05238?
Is #d05238 warm or cool?
#d05238 reads as a warm red because its hue leans toward orange, while its terracotta and earthy undertones keep the saturated color feeling grounded rather than sharply crimson or pink. This makes it suitable for energetic, welcoming designs.
Is #d05238 readable on white or black?
#d05238 has a 4.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.94:1 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.