#D35A2D Hex Color
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#d35a2d is a saturated, warm terracotta that commands immediate attention. This high-energy shade works best as an accent rather than a background, as its intensity can easily overwhelm a layout. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to balance its loudness. The hex code for this vivid orange is #d35a2d, which offers enough contrast to support black text for readable calls to action.
Questions about #d35a2d
What is #d35a2d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d35a2d is rgb(211, 90, 45), in HSL hsl(16, 65%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 79%, 17%.
How should I use #d35a2d in a design layout?
#d35a2d works best as a vibrant accent rather than a primary background color because its intensity can quickly overwhelm a viewer. Use it sparingly for call-to-action buttons or small graphic elements to guide the user's eye.
What colors pair well with the #d35a2d terracotta shade?
Is #d35a2d readable on white or black?
#d35a2d has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.27:1 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.