#D35147 Hex Color
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#d35147 is a warm, saturated red with softened terracotta and brick undertones. Its medium lightness brings energy and urgency without the harshness of pure red. Use the hex code for calls to action, food branding, autumn palettes, or small accents against cream and navy. Black text remains readable at about a 5:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #d35147
What is #d35147 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d35147 is rgb(211, 81, 71), in HSL hsl(4, 61%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 66%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d35147?
#d35147 pairs well with cream, navy, charcoal, and muted blue-green tones because these companions balance its warm brick-red character while preserving its energy and keeping the overall palette grounded. Use cream for softness, navy for contrast, and restrained cool accents for a grounded palette.
Does #d35147 read as a warm or cool color?
#d35147 reads as a warm red because its strong red base is softened by earthy terracotta and brick undertones, giving the shade energetic, approachable character rather than the sharper, more aggressive feel associated with pure primary red.
Is #d35147 readable on white or black?
#d35147 has a 4.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.03:1 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.