#D2535D Hex Color
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#d2535d is a brick red with real saturation but an earthy, terracotta undertone that keeps it mellow. That mid lightness gives it warmth without the sharp bite of alarm red. It works best as an accent or call-to-action color rather than a full background, and black text reads clearly on it at about 5.1:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal for a rich, unexpected combo.
Questions about #d2535d
What is #d2535d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d2535d is rgb(210, 83, 93), in HSL hsl(355, 59%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 56%, 18%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d2535d?
Deep teal and forest green give #d2535d a rich, unexpected pairing, while cream softens it for rustic palettes. For text on top of it, black is the safer choice at about 5.1:1 contrast.
Is #d2535d a warm or cool color?
Warm. Its orange undertones and mid lightness give #d2535d a mellow, earthy heat instead of a sharp alarm-red bite, which suits autumn themes and rustic design well.
Is #d2535d readable on white or black?
#d2535d has a 4.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.13:1 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.