#CD755C Hex Color
Muted Red with an Earthy Edge
#cd755c is a muted red with terracotta warmth baked in. Its low saturation keeps things mellow, so it flatters earthy palettes better than bold ones. Use it as an accent or supporting tone, since it can read flat across large areas. It pairs well with deep teal, and black text passes AA body contrast on it at about 6.3:1.
Questions about #cd755c
What is #cd755c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cd755c is rgb(205, 117, 92), in HSL hsl(13, 53%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 55%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #cd755c?
Deep teal, sage green, and cream all balance its warmth, and charcoal keeps it grounded. Skip bright orange or pink nearby, where #cd755c starts to read muddy.
Is #cd755c readable on white or black?
#cd755c has a 3.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.29:1 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.