#DD5341 Hex Color
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#dd5341 is a bold, warm red with an orange lean and just enough softness to keep it from shouting. It carries plenty of saturation and a medium lightness, so it reads energetic without going neon. Black text passes contrast requirements on it at about 5.4:1, which makes it usable behind small body copy. It works best as an accent or call-to-action color rather than a full background, and it looks especially rich against deep navy or charcoal.
Questions about #dd5341
What is #dd5341 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd5341 is rgb(221, 83, 65), in HSL hsl(7, 70%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 71%, 13%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dd5341?
Deep navy and charcoal make #dd5341 look richer and more grounded, while soft cream softens its heat. It also holds its own next to teal for a strong complementary pairing.
Is #dd5341 warm or cool?
#dd5341 is a warm red. Its orange undertone pulls it toward heat and energy, which is why it suits calls to action, sales graphics, and food branding.
Is #dd5341 readable on white or black?
#dd5341 has a 3.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.38:1 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.