#D35969 Hex Color
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#d35969 is a saturated, warm terracotta with enough intensity to demand attention. Because this shade sits in the middle of the spectrum, it works best as a bold accent rather than a full background. Pair it with soft cream or slate gray to balance the heat. The hex code for this brick red is #d35969, and it supports black text accessibility standards for small body copy.
Questions about #d35969
What is #d35969 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d35969 is rgb(211, 89, 105), in HSL hsl(352, 58%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 50%, 17%.
What colors pair best with #d35969?
You can balance the intense heat of #d35969 by pairing it with neutral tones like cream or slate gray. These combinations soften the vibrant nature of the terracotta while maintaining a professional and cohesive visual hierarchy.
Is #d35969 readable on white or black?
#d35969 has a 3.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.40:1 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.