#DA6C55 Hex Color
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The hex code #da6c55 is a warm, fairly saturated red with mellow coral and earthy orange undertones. Its medium-light value brings energy and passion without the harshness of primary red, making it useful for food, sports, romance, and sales branding. Use this hex color as an accent with deep navy, while black text remains readable at about 6.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #da6c55
What is #da6c55 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #da6c55 is rgb(218, 108, 85), in HSL hsl(10, 64%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 61%, 15%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #da6c55?
Does #da6c55 feel warm or cool?
#da6c55 reads as warm because its red base is softened by coral and earthy orange undertones, while its medium-light value keeps the shade lively and approachable across many visual layouts.
Is #da6c55 readable on white or black?
#da6c55 has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.25:1 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.