#DF5C48 Hex Color
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A saturated brick red with warm terracotta undertones, #df5c48 brings lively energy without feeling neon. Its sun-warmed character suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and rustic autumn palettes. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full-page background, and pair it with charcoal or deep navy. The #df5c48 hex code gives black text about a 5.8:1 contrast ratio, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #df5c48
What is #df5c48 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #df5c48 is rgb(223, 92, 72), in HSL hsl(8, 70%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 68%, 13%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #df5c48?
How should designers use #df5c48 in a palette?
Use #df5c48 as a focused accent or secondary brand color rather than a dominant background, because its high saturation can dominate large surfaces; it works well for buttons, sale labels, highlight panels, and warm editorial details.
Is #df5c48 readable on white or black?
#df5c48 has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.76:1 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.