#D65E6C Hex Color
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This bold, terracotta-leaning red brings intense warmth to any interface. Because #d65e6c is fairly saturated, use it as a 10% accent color rather than a dominant background. It pairs effectively with slate grays or muted greens. Black text offers excellent readability against this shade, meeting a 5.7:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this lively, grounded tone is #d65e6c.
Questions about #d65e6c
What is #d65e6c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d65e6c is rgb(214, 94, 108), in HSL hsl(353, 59%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 50%, 16%.
What colors pair best with #d65e6c?
How should #d65e6c be used in interface design?
Use #d65e6c as a selective accent color, ideally covering no more than 10% of your layout. Because it is highly saturated, it draws immediate attention and works best for call-to-action buttons or specific highlights rather than large backgrounds.
Is #d65e6c readable on white or black?
#d65e6c has a 3.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.67:1 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.