#DE5A69 Hex Color
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This saturated brick red balances intensity with a rustic, grounded warmth. Because #de5a69 dominates the eye, reserve it for accents or high-action buttons instead of large backgrounds. Designers find it pairs well with crisp black type, as its 5.8:1 contrast ratio ensures readability. Use this hex code when your project needs energy without the harshness of a true primary red.
Questions about #de5a69
What is #de5a69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #de5a69 is rgb(222, 90, 105), in HSL hsl(353, 67%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 53%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #de5a69?
Because #de5a69 is such a dominant, high-energy tone, it pairs best with neutral anchors like charcoal or deep slate grays to keep your design readable. Avoid pairing it with other bright warm colors, which can create visual vibration or clashing.
Is #de5a69 readable on white or black?
#de5a69 has a 3.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.77:1 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.