#D56849 Hex Color
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#d56849 is a warm, fairly saturated reddish tone with mellow terracotta undertones. Its medium lightness brings energy and urgency without the harshness of a bright red. The hex code #d56849 suits food, sports, sales, and romance branding, especially as a strong accent. Black text also reaches about 5.9:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #d56849
What is #d56849 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d56849 is rgb(213, 104, 73), in HSL hsl(13, 63%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 66%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d56849?
#d56849 pairs well with navy, cream, and charcoal because their cooler or darker values steady its warm reddish energy. Use it as an accent against navy or as a focal color with soft cream backgrounds.
Is #d56849 readable on white or black?
#d56849 has a 3.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.90:1 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.