#D85537 Color Information

Hex color code: #D85537

#D85537 is a fiery red color. In RGB it is (216, 85, 55), and in HSL it is (11°, 67%, 53%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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HEX

#D85537

RGB

216, 85, 55

HSL

11°, 67%, 53%

CMYK

0%, 61%, 75%, 15%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #D85537;
background-color: #D85537;
border-color: #D85537;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #D85537;
border: 2px solid #D85537;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#D85537]
text-[#D85537]
border-[#D85537]
shadow-[0_0_10px_D85537]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D85537, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #D85537; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #D85537; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #D85537; background-color: #D8553715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #D8553720; border-left: 4px solid #D85537; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #D85537; }

Related Colors

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Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #D85537 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

216, 85, 55

Red: 216 / Green: 85 / Blue: 55

HSL

11°, 67%, 53%

Hue: 11° / Saturation: 67% / Lightness: 53%

CMYK

0%, 61%, 75%, 15%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 61% / Yellow: 75% / Key: 15%

What color is #D85537?

#D85537 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

37BAD7

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #D85537 to RGB:

rgb(216, 85, 55)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #D85537 to HSL:

hsl(11, 67%, 53%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #D85537 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 61%, 75%, 15%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A vibrant red tone, #D85537 has RGB (216, 85, 55) and HSL (11°, 67%, 53%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #D85537 is #37BAD7, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #D7376A.

Use #D85537 in CSS: color: #D85537 or background-color: #D85537. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #D85537

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 5.27:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D85537?

#D85537 is a vibrant red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #D85537?

#D85537 in RGB is (216, 85, 55) - 216 red, 85 green, and 55 blue.

How to use #D85537 in CSS?

Use #D85537 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #D85537?

#37BAD7 (complementary), #D7376A (analogous), and #A23820 (lighter shade) work well with #D85537.