#D25C53 Hex Color
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#d25c53 is a warm, fairly saturated red with muted terracotta undertones. Its medium lightness gives branding, food packaging, autumn palettes, and calls to action a grounded sense of energy without harshness. Use it as a 10% accent beside deep navy or warm cream; it can feel heavy across large backgrounds. The hex code #d25c53 supports black text at about 5.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #d25c53
What is #d25c53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d25c53 is rgb(210, 92, 83), in HSL hsl(4, 59%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 60%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d25c53?
#d25c53 pairs well with deep navy, warm cream, and soft neutrals, which balance its muted terracotta warmth without competing for attention, keeping the palette grounded and the visual focus clear. Use it as a small accent rather than a dominant background.
Is #d25c53 readable on white or black?
#d25c53 has a 3.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.39:1 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.