#D35B50 Hex Color
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This saturated brick red feels earthy yet urgent, carrying a distinct terracotta warmth. Because it commands immediate attention, #d35b50 works best as an accent color rather than a dominant background. It pairs well with cool teal or navy, which tempers its intensity. With a 5.4:1 contrast ratio against black, this hex code remains legible even when applied to smaller UI elements or text.
Questions about #d35b50
What is #d35b50 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d35b50 is rgb(211, 91, 80), in HSL hsl(5, 60%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 62%, 17%.
Which colors pair best with #d35b50?
Is #d35b50 suitable for a background color?
Avoid using #d35b50 as a large-scale background color because its high saturation and urgent tone can quickly overwhelm a user interface. Instead, reserve this shade for high-impact accents, call-to-action buttons, or small graphic elements that require immediate visual emphasis.
Is #d35b50 readable on white or black?
#d35b50 has a 3.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.38:1 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.