#D6393C Hex Color
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The red hex color #d6393c is saturated and warm, with strong brightness and a slightly coral edge. Its bold energy suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and warning accents. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full-page background. The hex code #d6393c supports white text at about 4.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #d6393c
What is #d6393c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6393c is rgb(214, 57, 60), in HSL hsl(359, 66%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 72%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d6393c?
#d6393c pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, navy, and muted sage, which soften its coral warmth or create deeper contrast in light interfaces and darker editorial palettes without competing with its strong saturation. Use pale neutrals for spacious layouts and reserve the red for buttons, labels, highlights, or small graphic areas.
Is #d6393c a warm or cool red?
#d6393c reads as a warm red because its saturated base has a slight coral lean rather than a blue or violet undertone, giving it an energetic, immediate presence in visual design.
Is #d6393c readable on white or black?
#d6393c has a 4.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.50:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.