#DD5063 Hex Color
A bold and urgent crimson red
This saturated red is bold and urgent, carrying an undeniable intensity perfect for grabbing attention. Because it is so loud, use #dd5063 sparingly as a call-to-action button or a small accent rather than a background. Black text remains highly legible against this tone, maintaining strong contrast for accessibility. The hex code for this powerful red is #dd5063.
Questions about #dd5063
What is #dd5063 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd5063 is rgb(221, 80, 99), in HSL hsl(352, 67%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 55%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dd5063 in a palette?
Pair #dd5063 with charcoal or soft off-whites to balance its intensity. Because #dd5063 is so vibrant, it works best when anchored by neutral tones that allow the red to function as a focal point without overwhelming the viewer.
Is #dd5063 readable on white or black?
#dd5063 has a 3.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.40:1 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.