#D56E5D Hex Color
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#d56e5d is a warm, mellow red with muted terracotta and coral undertones. Its medium-light value adds energy without the sharpness of a vivid primary red, making it effective as a supporting brand color or call-to-action accent. The hex code #d56e5d pairs well with navy and cream. Black text reaches about 6.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #d56e5d
What is #d56e5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d56e5d is rgb(213, 110, 93), in HSL hsl(8, 59%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 56%, 16%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d56e5d?
#d56e5d pairs especially well with navy and cream because its warm terracotta-coral base gains contrast from deep blue and softness from warm off-white, creating a balanced palette for branding, editorial layouts, and approachable interfaces.
Does #d56e5d read as a warm or cool color?
#d56e5d reads as a warm red because its muted terracotta base and coral undertones lean toward orange rather than blue, giving it an approachable, grounded character without the intensity of a vivid primary red.
Is #d56e5d readable on white or black?
#d56e5d has a 3.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.21:1 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.