#D15E60 Hex Color

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#d15e60 is a warm, moderately saturated red with mellow terracotta and brick undertones. Its earthy lightness brings energy and confidence without the sharpness of vivid scarlet. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent in food, sports, romance, and rustic branding. The hex code #d15e60 supports black body text at about 5.5:1 contrast.

Questions about #d15e60

What is #d15e60 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d15e60 is rgb(209, 94, 96), in HSL hsl(359, 56%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 54%, 18%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d15e60?
#d15e60 pairs well with cream, charcoal, muted sage, and deep navy, which balance its warm brick undertones with lightness, neutral structure, or cool contrast. Use cream for a softer palette, charcoal for structure, and sage or navy for a grounded look.
Is #d15e60 warm or cool?
#d15e60 is a warm red because its moderate saturation and terracotta-brick undertones lean earthy rather than blue or violet. It feels confident, lively, and approachable, making it useful for food, romance, sports, and rustic branding when vivid scarlet would feel too sharp.
Is #d15e60 readable on white or black?
#d15e60 has a 3.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.48:1 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.