#D14C40 Hex Color
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Warm and saturated, #d14c40 is a strong reddish red with a bright, energetic presence. Its earthy undertone keeps it more grounded than pure scarlet, while its intensity suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and warning accents. The hex code #d14c40 supports black body text with about a 4.8:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #d14c40
What is #d14c40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d14c40 is rgb(209, 76, 64), in HSL hsl(5, 61%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 69%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d14c40?
Is #d14c40 a warm or cool red?
#d14c40 reads as a warm red because its earthy, slightly orange-leaning character feels closer to terracotta than blue-based crimson. That warmth gives it an energetic yet grounded mood, useful for action-oriented interfaces, food packaging, and sports branding.
Is #d14c40 readable on white or black?
#d14c40 has a 4.35:1 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.