#D36561 Hex Color
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#d36561 is a warm, muted red with terracotta and dusty brick undertones. Its softened saturation feels grounded and rustic. The red base brings energy and attention to branding, food packaging, and autumn designs. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent with deep navy. Black text provides about 5.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #d36561.
Questions about #d36561
What is #d36561 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d36561 is rgb(211, 101, 97), in HSL hsl(2, 56%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 54%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d36561?
Is #d36561 warm or cool?
#d36561 reads as a warm, muted red because its dominant red base is softened by terracotta and dusty brick undertones, giving it grounded energy rather than the sharper feel of a bright primary red. It works well when a design needs warmth without high saturation.
Is #d36561 readable on white or black?
#d36561 has a 3.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.80:1 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.