#D65324 Hex Color

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#d65324 is a saturated, warm red with a strong orange undertone and enough brightness to command attention. Its energetic character suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and urgent accents. Use it as a small accent beside charcoal or deep navy rather than a full background. Black text remains readable at about 5.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #d65324.

Questions about #d65324

What is #d65324 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d65324 is rgb(214, 83, 36), in HSL hsl(16, 71%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 83%, 16%.
Does #d65324 read as a warm or cool color?
#d65324 reads as a warm, energetic red because its strong orange undertone shifts it toward ember and terracotta territory rather than blue-red. That warmth suits action-oriented accents, food-related visuals, and sports branding.
What colors pair well with #d65324?
#d65324 pairs well with charcoal or navy, which can calm its high saturation and keep the layout focused. Use white or pale neutrals for cleaner layouts, reserving the red-orange for buttons, highlights, or small graphic elements.
Is #d65324 readable on white or black?
#d65324 has a 4.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.12:1 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.