#DC644F Hex Color
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This terracotta red balances earthy groundedness with high-energy saturation. The hex code #dc644f works best as a bold accent color rather than a dominant background. Because black text maintains a high-contrast 6.0:1 ratio, it remains readable even at small sizes. Pair this shade with charcoal grays or warm off-whites to maintain a sophisticated, traditional aesthetic in your user interface.
Questions about #dc644f
What is #dc644f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dc644f is rgb(220, 100, 79), in HSL hsl(9, 67%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 64%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dc644f for a balanced interface?
Is #dc644f readable on white or black?
#dc644f has a 3.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.97:1 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.