#DD5664 Hex Color
Warm energy with terracotta softness
#dd5664 is a warm, saturated red with softened terracotta undertones, bringing energy without the harshness of pure scarlet. Use this bold shade as a small accent for buttons, sale graphics, sports branding, or autumn palettes. It pairs well with deep navy and warm cream. The hex code #dd5664 also supports black text with about 5.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #dd5664
What is #dd5664 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd5664 is rgb(221, 86, 100), in HSL hsl(354, 67%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 55%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dd5664?
Is #dd5664 a warm or cool color?
#dd5664 reads as a warm, saturated red because its softened terracotta undertones shift it away from blue-based crimson. That warmth gives accents energy and approachability, making it suitable for expressive interfaces and seasonal palettes without pure scarlet’s severity.
Does #dd5664 work with black text?
Black text on #dd5664 reaches about 5.6:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for normal-sized text. Verify the exact pairing in the contrast checker when using larger text, icons, or nearby colors that affect readability.
Is #dd5664 readable on white or black?
#dd5664 has a 3.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.58:1 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.