#D65944 Hex Color
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Somewhere between brick and terracotta, #d65944 is a bold red with warm, earthy undertones. Its strong saturation gives it punch without neon glare, which makes it a solid accent or call-to-action color rather than a full background. Black text passes AA on it at about 5.4:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal for a grounded palette.
Questions about #d65944
What is #d65944 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d65944 is rgb(214, 89, 68), in HSL hsl(9, 64%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 68%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d65944?
Deep teal, warm cream, and charcoal all flatter #d65944. Teal cools its heat, cream softens it for rustic or autumn palettes, and charcoal gives it a sturdy backdrop in dark layouts.
Can you use black text on #d65944?
Yes. Black text on #d65944 has a contrast ratio of about 5.4:1, which passes WCAG AA for small body text. White text falls short of that threshold, so keep light type large or pair it with a darker background.
Is #d65944 readable on white or black?
#d65944 has a 3.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.37:1 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.