#D94E50 Hex Color
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A saturated, warm red with a strong coral undertone, #d94e50 feels energetic, urgent, and confident without becoming too dark. Its bold presence suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and small interface accents. Pair it with deep navy or warm cream for balance. The hex code #d94e50 also supports black text at about 5.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #d94e50
What is #d94e50 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d94e50 is rgb(217, 78, 80), in HSL hsl(359, 65%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 63%, 15%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d94e50?
Navy and warm cream pair well with #d94e50, balancing its saturated coral warmth with a dark, cool anchor and a soft, light neutral, while giving designers clear options for backgrounds, text, buttons, and supporting graphic elements.
Why does #d94e50 look warm?
The strong coral undertone makes #d94e50 read as a warm red, adding energy and immediacy without the depth of a darker crimson, so it feels lively rather than heavy in focused accents. It suits calls to action, food-related designs, and sports branding.
Is #d94e50 readable on white or black?
#d94e50 has a 4.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.15:1 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.