#DD566F Hex Color
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Reach for #dd566f when a call to action or sale banner needs a red with warmth instead of alarm. The hex code produces a saturated brick red with terracotta undertones, bold but mellow enough that it avoids reading harsh. It earns its keep as an accent or highlight, since large fields can turn loud fast. Black text sits at about 5.6:1 contrast, clearing AA for body copy.
Questions about #dd566f
What is #dd566f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd566f is rgb(221, 86, 111), in HSL hsl(349, 67%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 50%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dd566f?
The hex code #dd566f looks richer against deep teal or navy than against plain white, which washes it out. Muted sage or warm cream tones calm it down for rustic, autumn-style palettes.
Is #dd566f readable on white or black?
#dd566f has a 3.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.63:1 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.