#D15B5B Hex Color
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This brick red sits somewhere between an intense terracotta and a classic, warm red. Because #d15b5b is quite saturated, use it sparingly as an accent color rather than a large background field to avoid overwhelming the eye. It pairs well with slate grays or muted greens to ground its warmth. With a 5.4:1 contrast ratio, black text remains legible when placed directly over this hex code.
Questions about #d15b5b
What is #d15b5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d15b5b is rgb(209, 91, 91), in HSL hsl(0, 56%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 56%, 18%.
What colors pair best with #d15b5b?
This brick red relies on cool, neutral tones to balance its high saturation. Pair #d15b5b with a deep slate gray or a soft muted green to ground the warmth and create a sophisticated, modern palette that feels natural rather than overwhelming.
Is #d15b5b suitable for UI text or backgrounds?
Use #d15b5b sparingly as an accent color for buttons or highlights because its intensity can quickly fatigue the eye in larger layouts. While black text remains legible over it, avoid using it as a full-page background for long-form reading.
Is #d15b5b readable on white or black?
#d15b5b has a 3.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.35:1 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.