#D65939 Hex Color
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Saturated but grounded, #d65939 is a brick red with terracotta warmth. Its mid lightness keeps it bold instead of blinding, and black text holds about 5.3:1 contrast on it, so it passes AA for body copy. It earns its keep as a 10 percent accent, a call-to-action button, or a sales banner. Spread it across a full background and it starts to feel heavy, though it flatters cream and deep teal nicely.
Questions about #d65939
What is #d65939 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d65939 is rgb(214, 89, 57), in HSL hsl(12, 66%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 73%, 16%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d65939?
Cream, charcoal, and deep teal all sit well against #d65939, since each balances its warmth and saturation. Navy works too, giving the red a richer, more traditional feel than beige does.
Is #d65939 readable on white or black?
#d65939 has a 3.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.34:1 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.