#D15351 Hex Color
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This saturated, brick red brings a rustic warmth to designs without feeling aggressive. Because it is highly pigmented, #d15351 works best as a 10% accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs well with slate grays or muted greens to ground its intensity. The hex code for this bold color is #d15351, which supports legible black text for accessibility needs.
Questions about #d15351
What is #d15351 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d15351 is rgb(209, 83, 81), in HSL hsl(1, 58%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 61%, 18%.
Does #d15351 work as a primary background color?
Using #d15351 as a full-page background often overwhelms the viewer due to its high saturation. Instead, reserve it for 10% accent details like buttons, call-to-action borders, or active UI elements where it can provide warmth without exhausting the eyes.
Which colors balance the intensity of #d15351?
Is #d15351 readable on white or black?
#d15351 has a 4.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.06:1 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.