#D85665 Hex Color
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Not a bright alarm red, #d85665 is a brick red with terracotta warmth and a muted, earthy undertone. It stays saturated enough to read bold, though it can wash out on plain white backgrounds. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 5.4:1 contrast, so it holds up behind small type. Use it as a call-to-action or accent, and pair it with olive or cream. For deeper earthy blends, see what colors make brown.
Questions about #d85665
What is #d85665 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d85665 is rgb(216, 86, 101), in HSL hsl(353, 63%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 53%, 15%.
What text color works best on #d85665?
Black text on #d85665 reaches about 5.4:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body text. White text falls short for small type, so keep it to large headings only.
What colors pair well with #d85665?
Olive, cream, and muted gold flatter its warm terracotta undertone. Cool navy also works as a grounding counterpoint in rustic or autumn palettes.
Is #d85665 readable on white or black?
#d85665 has a 3.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.43:1 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.