#DE8585 Hex Color
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The hex code #de8585 produces a warm, muted red with soft pink undertones and a mellow, youthful feel. Its low saturation tempers red’s urgency, making it suitable for spring backgrounds, baby products, romance, and gentle brand accents. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, and pair it with charcoal or deep navy. Black text reaches about 7.8:1 contrast here.
Questions about #de8585
What is #de8585 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #de8585 is rgb(222, 133, 133), in HSL hsl(0, 57%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 40%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #de8585?
#de8585 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, cream, and muted olive because their darker or softer values balance its warm pink-red tone. Use charcoal for readable text and navy when the design needs stronger contrast without losing its warmth.
Is #de8585 readable on white or black?
#de8585 has a 2.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.79:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.