#D55769 Hex Color
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Fired terracotta fresh from the kiln, #d55769 is a warm, saturated brick red with real presence. Black text reaches a 5.4:1 contrast ratio against it, so it can carry small body copy in a pinch. It works best as an accent or call-to-action color rather than a full background, where it reads loud and flattering next to deep green or navy.
Questions about #d55769
What is #d55769 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d55769 is rgb(213, 87, 105), in HSL hsl(351, 60%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 51%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d55769?
Terracotta red flatters deep green and navy far more than plain white, which can wash it out. Use it as a 10% accent against darker, muted base tones.
Where does #d55769 work best in design?
Sales buttons, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn themes. It reads loud and energetic, so keep it as an accent instead of a dominant background.
Is #d55769 readable on white or black?
#d55769 has a 3.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.39:1 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.