#DC6463 Hex Color
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#dc6463 is a warm, fairly saturated red with terracotta undertones and a softened, brick-like character. Its medium brightness brings energy without feeling harsh, making it effective for calls to action, highlights, and rustic branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or cream. The hex code #dc6463 provides about 6.0:1 contrast with black text, meeting WCAG AA body-text needs.
Questions about #dc6463
What is #dc6463 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dc6463 is rgb(220, 100, 99), in HSL hsl(0, 63%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 55%, 14%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
Does #dc6463 read as a warm or cool color?
#dc6463 reads as a warm red because its softened, terracotta-leaning undertones shift it toward earthy brick rather than a cool blue-red. Its medium brightness keeps the warmth energetic without appearing harsh.
What colors pair well with #dc6463?
Is #dc6463 readable on white or black?
#dc6463 has a 3.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.04:1 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.