#DE7063 Hex Color
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#de7063 is a warm, mellow red with softened saturation and a gentle coral undertone. Its moderate lightness brings energy without the harshness of vivid red, making it effective for food, romance, sports, and sales branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep teal. Black text remains readable, with about 6.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #de7063.
Questions about #de7063
What is #de7063 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #de7063 is rgb(222, 112, 99), in HSL hsl(6, 65%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 55%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #de7063?
#de7063 pairs well with charcoal and deep teal because both steady its warm coral character while preserving its warmth, making them useful partners for buttons, headings, packaging, and other design elements that need balanced contrast. White creates a cleaner, brighter pairing, while muted cream softens the overall palette.
Does #de7063 read as warm or cool?
#de7063 reads as a warm red because its red base is softened by a coral undertone rather than blue or violet, giving the shade approachable energy and making it feel inviting instead of sharp or aggressive.
Is #de7063 readable on white or black?
#de7063 has a 3.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.60:1 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.