#D9595F Hex Color
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#d9595f is a saturated brick red that leans into terracotta warmth. This bold, intense hue demands attention, making it an ideal choice for high-impact call-to-action buttons or small UI accents. Because it holds strong visual weight, avoid using it as a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with cool, dark charcoals to ground the urgency of the shade. The hex code for this color is #d9595f.
Questions about #d9595f
What is #d9595f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9595f is rgb(217, 89, 95), in HSL hsl(357, 63%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 56%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d9595f in UI design?
This brick red relies on contrast to avoid overwhelming a design, so pair #d9595f with deep charcoal or soft off-whites to ground the intensity. Using it alongside muted neutrals keeps the focus on your call-to-action without creating visual fatigue.
Is #d9595f suitable for large background areas?
Because #d9595f carries significant visual weight, it is generally too intense for full-page backgrounds where readability is the priority. Use this shade sparingly for interactive elements like buttons, badges, or error states where you need to draw the eye immediately.
Is #d9595f readable on white or black?
#d9595f has a 3.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.54:1 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.