#DF576D Hex Color
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Bold brick red with a soft edge. #df576d sits between true red and terracotta, saturated enough for calls to action and sale banners yet mellow enough for rustic or autumn palettes. It works best as an accent at the 10% mark, paired with deep green or cream. Black text passes contrast on it at about 5.7:1, so small type stays readable. Darkened, it leans toward other earthy shades of brown.
Questions about #df576d
What is #df576d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #df576d is rgb(223, 87, 109), in HSL hsl(350, 68%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 51%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #df576d?
Deep forest green, cream, and charcoal balance the warmth of #df576d without competing with it. For an earthier feel, olive or muted sage keeps the palette grounded.
Is #df576d readable on white or black?
#df576d has a 3.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.72:1 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.