#D85443 Hex Color
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#d85443 is a bold brick red with terracotta warmth. The hex code is saturated but grounded, vivid enough for calls to action without tipping into alarm-red territory. It works best as a small accent or in large type, since fine detail on it turns muddy. Black text passes WCAG AA at about 5.3:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal or warm cream rather than stark white.
Questions about #d85443
What is #d85443 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d85443 is rgb(216, 84, 67), in HSL hsl(7, 66%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 69%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d85443?
Is #d85443 readable on white or black?
#d85443 has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.26:1 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.