Close to Cherry
#DD4166
#DD4166 is a mid-tone, rich red, close to the color Cherry. In RGB it’s made of 86.7% red, 25.5% green, and 40% blue. Its hue is 346°, with 70% saturation and 56% lightness, so it reads as a warm color. Black text sits best on top of it.
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Color harmonies
Combinations from the color wheel, built around #DD4166.
Split complementary
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WCAG contrast ratios for text. 4.5:1 is the minimum for body text, 3:1 for large text.
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#DD4166 in use
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Body text stays dark for reading; the color carries buttons, links, and accents.
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Questions about #DD4166
What color is #DD4166?
#DD4166 is a mid-tone, rich red, close to the color Cherry. In RGB it’s made of 86.7% red, 25.5% green, and 40% blue. Its hue is 346°, with 70% saturation and 56% lightness, so it reads as a warm color. Black text sits best on top of it.
What is #DD4166 in RGB?
#DD4166 is rgb(221, 65, 102): 221 red, 65 green, and 102 blue on a 0–255 scale.
What is #DD4166 in CMYK?
Roughly cmyk(0, 71, 54, 13). Print results depend on paper and press, so proof it before a big print run.
What Pantone is closest to #DD4166?
PANTONE 204 C is the closest match in our list. Screen colors and ink never match perfectly; check a physical Pantone guide.
What color goes with #DD4166?
Its complement #058C72 gives the strongest contrast. For something calmer, try its analogous neighbors, or its own tints and shades above.