#DD5F70 Hex Color
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The hex code #dd5f70 defines a saturated warm red with a soft terracotta cast, bringing energy without the harshness of pure scarlet. Use it as a focused accent for calls to action, sports branding, autumn palettes, or romantic campaigns, paired with charcoal, cream, or deep navy. Black text reads clearly on this color for compact labels.
Questions about #dd5f70
What is #dd5f70 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd5f70 is rgb(221, 95, 112), in HSL hsl(352, 65%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 49%, 13%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dd5f70?
Is #dd5f70 warm or cool?
The #dd5f70 hex color reads as warm because its saturated red base leans toward a terracotta, slightly orange cast rather than blue or violet. That warmth gives it energetic, approachable character for focused accents, autumn palettes, and romantic campaigns.
Is #dd5f70 readable on white or black?
#dd5f70 has a 3.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.94:1 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.