#D9513A Hex Color
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Somewhere between tomato and terracotta, #d9513a is a warm shade of red with enough saturation to feel bold but not harsh. It earns its keep as an accent or highlight, especially against deep teal or charcoal. Black text passes AA on it at about 5.2:1 contrast. The hex code for this red is #d9513a.
Questions about #d9513a
What is #d9513a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9513a is rgb(217, 81, 58), in HSL hsl(9, 68%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 73%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d9513a?
Deep teal and charcoal both cool down the warmth of #d9513a, while cream keeps it feeling earthy. For a less expected pairing, try a muted sage green, which softens the red without making it muddy.
Is #d9513a readable on white or black?
#d9513a has a 4.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.18:1 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.