#DE573D Hex Color
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Reach for this shade when a call to action needs to stop the scroll. #de573d is a strong, saturated red with a warm terracotta lean, bold enough for buttons and sale badges without tipping into alarm. Black text clears WCAG AA on it, so it works behind small type. Pair it with deep navy for contrast that feels rich, not loud.
Questions about #de573d
What is #de573d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #de573d is rgb(222, 87, 61), in HSL hsl(10, 71%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 73%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #de573d?
Deep navy and charcoal make #de573d feel richer than white does, which can wash it out at large sizes. Cream and olive also work for a softer, earthier palette.
Is #de573d readable on white or black?
#de573d has a 3.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.53:1 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.