#DE4D59 Hex Color
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Close to the red of a ripe strawberry, #de4d59 is a bold, warm red with a soft, mellow edge. Its strong saturation pulls the eye, which makes it a natural accent for calls to action, sale banners, and sports branding. Black text passes AA contrast on it, so it can sit behind small type as well. Pair it with charcoal or deep teal to keep it from overpowering a layout.
Questions about #de4d59
What is #de4d59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #de4d59 is rgb(222, 77, 89), in HSL hsl(355, 69%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 60%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #de4d59?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal all balance its warmth without competing for attention. Soft creams and warm neutrals also calm it down when it is used in larger areas.
Is #de4d59 readable on white or black?
#de4d59 has a 3.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.31:1 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.