#DA6E4C Hex Color
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#da6e4c is a warm, mellow red with a terracotta feel. Its medium saturation keeps it grounded, so it reads earthy rather than loud. Use it as a dominant base in branding or food packaging, where it adds energy without shouting. It pairs well with cream and deep navy. Black text stays readable on this hex code, which clears WCAG AA contrast for body copy.
Questions about #da6e4c
What is #da6e4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #da6e4c is rgb(218, 110, 76), in HSL hsl(14, 66%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 65%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #da6e4c?
Cream and deep navy both flatter this shade, and sage or olive adds a natural touch. For contrast, near-black text stays readable on it, which makes the hex code practical for UI backgrounds.
Is #da6e4c a warm or cool color?
It reads warm. The terracotta-leaning red carries orange undertones, giving it an earthy, mellow character instead of the sharp edge of a pure red.
Is #da6e4c readable on white or black?
#da6e4c has a 3.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.31:1 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.