#D45560 Hex Color
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This brick red sits somewhere between a warm terracotta and a saturated berry. It is bold and intense, making it ideal as a 10% accent color for calls to action rather than a full background. Pair it with soft, muted slate blues to ground its inherent energy. The hex code for this color is #d45560. Black text offers enough contrast for clear readability against this shade.
Questions about #d45560
What is #d45560 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d45560 is rgb(212, 85, 96), in HSL hsl(355, 60%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 55%, 17%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #d45560?
#d45560 works best when grounded by cooler, muted tones to balance its intense warmth. Try using it with slate blue or charcoal to create a sophisticated contrast, as these shades prevent the red from overwhelming your interface design.
Is #d45560 readable on white or black?
#d45560 has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.26:1 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.