#D45A43 Hex Color
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#d45a43 is a saturated brick red with warm terracotta undertones and plenty of punch. That intensity makes it a strong accent color for calls to action, sales banners, and rustic autumn designs, especially against cream or deep teal. It gets loud at large sizes, so keep it to the 10 percent of a palette. Black text passes AA on it at roughly 5.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #d45a43
What is #d45a43 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d45a43 is rgb(212, 90, 67), in HSL hsl(10, 63%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 68%, 17%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d45a43?
#d45a43 pairs well with cream, deep teal, and dark navy, which cool down its natural warmth. Olive and warm wood tones push it toward a rustic, earthy look instead.
Is #d45a43 readable on white or black?
#d45a43 has a 3.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.34:1 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.