#CF7C71 Hex Color

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A dusty, unsaturated red, #cf7c71 offers a mellow alternative to more aggressive tones. Because it maintains high contrast against black text, it works well for readable body copy or soft subheadings. Designers often use this shade to ground brand palettes that feel too intense. The hex code for this terracotta-leaning red is #cf7c71, making it a reliable choice for warm, subtle layouts.

Questions about #cf7c71

What is #cf7c71 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cf7c71 is rgb(207, 124, 113), in HSL hsl(7, 49%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 45%, 19%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #cf7c71 for UI design?
#cf7c71 works exceptionally well when paired with charcoal for high-contrast text or alongside soft cream backgrounds. The dusty quality allows it to blend harmoniously with desaturated greens or cool slate blues to create a balanced, modern palette.
Is #cf7c71 readable on white or black?
#cf7c71 has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.77:1 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.