#D16051 Hex Color
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This saturated brick red feels rooted and warm, making it a reliable choice for rustic themes or energetic brand accents. Use the hex code #d16051 sparingly as a 10% accent rather than a full background, as its intensity can overwhelm a layout. It pairs well with slate grays or muted greens to balance its bold, fiery character while maintaining strong legibility for black text.
Questions about #d16051
What is #d16051 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d16051 is rgb(209, 96, 81), in HSL hsl(7, 58%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 61%, 18%.
How do I best use #d16051 in a design layout?
Use #d16051 sparingly as a ten percent accent rather than a full background, as its intensity can quickly overwhelm a layout. It works beautifully to draw attention to buttons or key design elements without dominating the entire page structure.
What colors pair well with #d16051?
This bold red balances effectively against cool tones, making it an ideal candidate to pair with slate gray or muted sage green. These neutral counterparts ground the vibrancy of #d16051 while maintaining high readability for your text.
Is #d16051 readable on white or black?
#d16051 has a 3.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.50:1 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.