#DC6C53 Hex Color
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The hex code #dc6c53 is a warm, mellow red with coral and subtle terracotta undertones. Its moderate saturation brings energy and passion without the harshness of a bright primary red. Use it as a focused accent in food, sports, or romance branding. Black text reaches about 6.3:1, making it suitable behind small body text.
Questions about #dc6c53
What is #dc6c53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dc6c53 is rgb(220, 108, 83), in HSL hsl(11, 66%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 62%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dc6c53?
#dc6c53 pairs well with charcoal, navy, cream, and muted teal, giving its warm coral-red base contrast without making the palette feel harsh or overly bright. Use darker partners for text and pale neutrals for spacious layouts.
Is #dc6c53 readable on white or black?
#dc6c53 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.