#D95837 Hex Color
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#d95837 is a saturated, warm red with terracotta and brick-red undertones. Its strong yet mellow brightness brings energy, urgency, and rustic confidence to branding, calls to action, food packaging, and autumn palettes. Use it as a vivid accent or supporting tone rather than a full background. The hex code for this color is #d95837.
Questions about #d95837
What is #d95837 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d95837 is rgb(217, 88, 55), in HSL hsl(12, 68%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 75%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d95837?
#d95837 pairs well with charcoal, cream, and muted olive because those quieter tones temper its high saturation while preserving its warmth. This balance keeps the red from feeling overly loud in layouts, packaging, and editorial work.
Is #d95837 readable on white or black?
#d95837 has a 3.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.40:1 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.