#DA6955 Hex Color
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This warm, mellow red carries a saturated punch that feels energetic and urgent. Because black text offers excellent contrast, #da6955 works effectively for call to action buttons and UI accents. This hex code can overpower a layout, so use it as a 10% highlight rather than a full background. It pairs well with cool charcoal grays for a grounded, modern palette.
Questions about #da6955
What is #da6955 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #da6955 is rgb(218, 105, 85), in HSL hsl(9, 64%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 61%, 15%.
What colors pair best with #da6955?
Should #da6955 be used as a background color?
Avoid using #da6955 for large backgrounds as it is visually overpowering and can cause eye fatigue. Instead, reserve this bold hue for small elements like buttons, badges, or notifications where you need to draw immediate user attention.
Is #da6955 readable on white or black?
#da6955 has a 3.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.13:1 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.