#D95855 Hex Color
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#d95855 is a saturated, warm red with muted terracotta and brick undertones. Its medium-bright lightness gives designs energy and confidence without the harshness of a pure red. Use it as a focused accent, call-to-action color, or autumn branding detail. The hex code #d95855 also supports readable black body text at about 5.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #d95855
What is #d95855 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d95855 is rgb(217, 88, 85), in HSL hsl(1, 63%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 61%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d95855?
Where does #d95855 work best in a palette?
Use #d95855 as a small accent or call-to-action color, especially in food, sports, sales, rustic branding, and promotional graphics, where its warm saturation draws attention without overwhelming the whole layout. Let it carry emphasis rather than dominate large backgrounds.
Is #d95855 readable on white or black?
#d95855 has a 3.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.47:1 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.