#D14947 Hex Color
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#d14947 is a saturated, warm red with a softened coral cast and medium-light value. Its strong presence brings urgency, passion, and forward energy to interfaces, sports graphics, food branding, and sales campaigns. Use it as a focused accent or call-to-action color rather than a full-page background. The hex code is #d14947, and black text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #d14947
What is #d14947 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d14947 is rgb(209, 73, 71), in HSL hsl(1, 60%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 66%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d14947?
#d14947 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted olive because those quieter tones contain its intensity while preserving warmth in branding and editorial layouts. Use charcoal for structure, cream for softer layouts, and olive for an earthy counterpoint.
Is #d14947 suitable for text and buttons?
#d14947 works well for large text, filled buttons, and focused accents, but it needs careful testing for smaller text. Black text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast here, while white text generally falls short of WCAG AA for normal-size body copy.
Is #d14947 readable on white or black?
#d14947 has a 4.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.75:1 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.