#D25D71 Hex Color
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#d25d71 is a saturated, warm brick red with clear terracotta undertones. This earthy, bold shade provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible. It functions best as an accent color rather than a primary background to avoid overwhelming the viewer. Pair it with soft, muted tones if you are unsure about mixing gray into your palette for a more balanced aesthetic.
Questions about #d25d71
What is #d25d71 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d25d71 is rgb(210, 93, 113), in HSL hsl(350, 57%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 46%, 18%.
What colors pair best with the brick red #d25d71?
This shade works effectively when balanced by muted sage or soft cream tones, which ground its intensity without clashing. If you require a stronger contrast, deep charcoal or dark navy blue provides a sophisticated foundation that allows the brick red to pop as an accent.
Is #d25d71 suitable for website text or primary backgrounds?
Use #d25d71 primarily as an accent or highlight color rather than a large background or main text color. Because of its high saturation, it can easily overwhelm the viewer or cause legibility issues, making it ideal for buttons, icons, or decorative elements.
Is #d25d71 readable on white or black?
#d25d71 has a 3.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.54:1 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.