#D14E52 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Somewhere between terracotta and a ripe apple, brick red #d14e52 carries a warm, earthy glow instead of an alarm-bell edge. Its medium saturation makes it a strong accent for calls to action, sale badges, or autumn palettes, though it can feel heavy across a full background. Black text reads clearly on it at about 4.9:1, so small labels stay legible. Deep teal or warm cream keeps it balanced.
Questions about #d14e52
What is #d14e52 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d14e52 is rgb(209, 78, 82), in HSL hsl(358, 59%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 61%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d14e52?
Deep teal and warm cream both flatter #d14e52. Teal plays against its warmth, while cream softens it for rustic or autumn palettes. Navy also works, but charcoal keeps the pairing more grounded.
Is #d14e52 readable on white or black?
#d14e52 has a 4.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.92:1 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.