#D1495B Hex Color
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Bold and warm, #d1495b is a saturated red with a soft pink undertone and enough brightness to command attention. Its energy suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and sale graphics. Use it as a focused accent beside charcoal or warm cream rather than a full-page background. The hex code #d1495b supports black body text at about 4.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #d1495b
What is #d1495b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d1495b is rgb(209, 73, 91), in HSL hsl(352, 60%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 56%, 18%.
Does #d1495b work with black text?
Yes. #d1495b provides about 4.8:1 contrast with black, enough to meet the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for normal-sized text, though checking your exact text size and weight remains worthwhile in practice.
What colors pair well with #d1495b?
The strongest pairings for #d1495b are charcoal and warm cream for balance, or muted teal for lively contrast; keep the red as an accent when the surrounding palette needs to feel calm and readable.
Does #d1495b feel warm or cool?
#d1495b reads as a warm, energetic red because its red base is softened by a pink undertone rather than pulled toward blue; it can suggest urgency, confidence, appetite, and celebration when used selectively.
Is #d1495b readable on white or black?
#d1495b has a 4.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.81:1 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.