#DC6363 Hex Color

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#dc6363 is a warm, saturated red with softened terracotta and brick undertones. Its medium-light value feels energetic and confident without the harshness of a pure signal red. Use it for calls to action, food branding, autumn palettes, or small accents, pairing well with navy and cream. As a light background, black text reaches about 6.0:1 contrast.

Questions about #dc6363

What is #dc6363 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dc6363 is rgb(220, 99, 99), in HSL hsl(0, 63%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 55%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dc6363?
The #dc6363 hex color pairs well with navy, cream, and charcoal because their cooler or quieter values temper its warm saturation while preserving its bold character across branding, interface accents, packaging, and editorial layouts.
Is #dc6363 readable on white or black?
#dc6363 has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.00:1 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.