#D85349 Hex Color
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#d85349 is a bold, terracotta-leaning red with high intensity. Its saturated warmth commands attention, making it an excellent choice for 10% accent work like call-to-action buttons or small UI highlights. Because it sits on the lighter end of brick red, it creates enough contrast to support black text, so use it sparingly to avoid overwhelming your layout. The hex code for this hue is #d85349.
Questions about #d85349
What is #d85349 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d85349 is rgb(216, 83, 73), in HSL hsl(4, 65%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 66%, 15%.
Where should I use the #d85349 color in my design?
This terracotta-leaning red acts as a high-visibility accent color best suited for call-to-action buttons or small UI highlights. Use it sparingly, keeping to about 10 percent of your total layout, to avoid overwhelming the viewer or competing with primary content.
What colors pair well with #d85349?
Is #d85349 readable on white or black?
#d85349 has a 3.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.25:1 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.