#CD725B Hex Color
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Reach for #cd725b when a design needs terracotta warmth without shouting. This muted brick red carries gray undertones that keep it mellow, and it works best as a supporting tone rather than a full background, where it can read flat. It flatters cream, sage, and deep teal, and black text holds about 6.2:1 contrast on it, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #cd725b
What is #cd725b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cd725b is rgb(205, 114, 91), in HSL hsl(12, 53%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 56%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cd725b?
Is #cd725b readable on white or black?
#cd725b has a 3.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.15:1 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.