#DD6C58 Hex Color

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This mellow red leans toward terracotta with a warm, sunbaked character. It avoids the harshness of pure fire engine red, offering a grounded energy perfect for call-to-action buttons or food branding. Because black text maintains a 6.4:1 contrast against it, readability remains high for small body content. You can find this shade as the hex code #dd6c58 in palettes needing an energetic, approachable accent.

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What is #dd6c58 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #dd6c58 is rgb(221, 108, 88), in HSL hsl(9, 66%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 60%, 13%.

What colors pair well with #dd6c58 for a balanced palette?

#dd6c58 works beautifully when grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal or paired with a soft cream for a natural, earthy feel. For a more vibrant contrast, try introducing a muted teal to highlight its red-orange undertones.

Is #dd6c58 readable on white or black?

#dd6c58 has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.36:1 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.

#DD6C58 Hex Color

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