#DD4B52 Hex Color
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Reach for this red when a sale banner or call-to-action needs attention without pure alarm-red intensity. The hex code #dd4b52 sits mid-light and saturated, with a rosy undertone that keeps it bold but not harsh. Black text passes AA on it at about 5.2:1 contrast. It works best as an accent, paired with deep teal or charcoal rather than large fields.
Questions about #dd4b52
What is #dd4b52 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd4b52 is rgb(221, 75, 82), in HSL hsl(357, 68%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 66%, 63%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dd4b52?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal all give #dd4b52 a grounded counterweight, while cream softens it for friendlier layouts. Avoid placing it next to bright orange, where the two reds blur together.
Is #dd4b52 readable on white or black?
#dd4b52 has a 4.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.20:1 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.