#DF7361 Hex Color
A warm and approachable terracotta red
#df7361 is a mellow, unsaturated red that feels approachable rather than aggressive. Because it lacks high intensity, this shade works well as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs elegantly with slate grays or deep teal, offering a warm balance to cooler palettes. With a 6.8:1 contrast ratio against black text, the hex code #df7361 ensures excellent readability for small body copy.
Questions about #df7361
What is #df7361 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #df7361 is rgb(223, 115, 97), in HSL hsl(9, 66%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 57%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #df7361?
This muted red works beautifully when paired with slate gray or deep teal to create a sophisticated balance. Because the red is desaturated, it avoids clashing with cooler tones, allowing for a structured and readable aesthetic in professional design layouts.
Is #df7361 readable on white or black?
#df7361 has a 3.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.76:1 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.