#DA6553 Hex Color
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#da6553 is a saturated brick red with warm terracotta undertones and enough lightness to stay bold instead of muddy. It works best as an accent or call-to-action color, not a full background, where it can overwhelm. It flatters deep teal and navy far more than plain white. Black text on #da6553 reaches about 6.0:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #da6553
What is #da6553 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #da6553 is rgb(218, 101, 83), in HSL hsl(8, 65%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 62%, 15%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #da6553?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal all make #da6553 look richer, since cool darks balance its warm orange undertone. Cream and warm beige suit it for rustic or autumn palettes.
Is #da6553 readable on white or black?
#da6553 has a 3.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.96:1 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.